Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 31072 in Pitts, GA. These include 21 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $126K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Pitts has experienced 5 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2020.
Pitts has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pitts was EF1 Tornado on May 23, 2017, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 22, 2017), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31072 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (5 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pitts, GA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $126K in property damage.
Yes, Pitts (ZIP 31072) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2020.
Pitts has 11 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31072 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 23, 2017. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Pitts, GA area (ZIP 31072). 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 →