Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 31049 in Kite, GA. These include 14 tornadoes, 13 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (14 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $281K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Kite has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
Kite 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 $96K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2013.
Kite has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2008.
Kite has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kite was EF2 Tornado on May 11, 2008, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 11, 2008), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31049 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kite, GA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.1M in property damage.
Yes, Kite (ZIP 31049) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $96K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2013.
Kite has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $9.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31049 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 2008. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Kite, GA area (ZIP 31049). 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 →