Irwinton, GA (ZIP 31042) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Irwinton has experienced 4 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 $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Irwinton 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.
Irwinton has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Irwinton was EF2 Tornado on May 11, 2008, which caused $1.4M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 28, 2005), causing $450K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31042 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Irwinton, GA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Irwinton (ZIP 31042) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $53K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Irwinton has 12 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31042 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 2008. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Irwinton, GA area (ZIP 31042). 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 →