Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 31041 in Ideal, GA. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 28, 2005.
Ideal has experienced 7 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Ideal has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2009.
Ideal has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ideal was EF2 Tornado on Mar 1, 2007, which caused $500K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 21, 2012), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31041 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ideal, GA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Ideal (ZIP 31041) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $58K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2009.
Ideal has 7 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31041 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 2007. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Ideal, GA area (ZIP 31041). 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 →