ZIP code 31061, covering Milledgeville, GA, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $187.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Milledgeville is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $216.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Milledgeville has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Milledgeville has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 7, 2009.
Milledgeville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 2, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milledgeville was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $155M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 25, 1964 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31061 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milledgeville, GA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Milledgeville (ZIP 31061) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $216.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2023.
Milledgeville has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31061 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $155M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $187.1M in property damage in the Milledgeville, GA area (ZIP 31061). 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 →