Rochelle, GA (ZIP 31079) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rochelle is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $126K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Rochelle has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Rochelle 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.
Rochelle has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
Rochelle has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rochelle 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 31079 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rochelle, GA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $126K in property damage.
Yes, Rochelle (ZIP 31079) 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.
Rochelle has 10 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31079 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 $2.3M in property damage in the Rochelle, GA area (ZIP 31079). 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 →