Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 31065 in Montrose, GA. These include 12 tornadoes, 10 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $156.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (41% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
Montrose has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 25, 2015.
Montrose has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Montrose has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $155M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Montrose has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 2010.
Montrose has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montrose was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $155M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 11, 2008), causing $1.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31065 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (12 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montrose, GA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Montrose (ZIP 31065) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Montrose has 12 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31065 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 $156.7M in property damage in the Montrose, GA area (ZIP 31065). 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 →