Howard, GA (ZIP 31039) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 4 floods, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (4 total). Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2009.
Howard has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Howard has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2018.
Howard has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Howard was EF3 Tornado on Mar 13, 1954, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2009), causing $125K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31039 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Howard, GA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $275K in property damage.
Yes, Howard (ZIP 31039) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $275K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2009.
Howard has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31039 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1954. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Howard, GA area (ZIP 31039). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →