Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 31081 in Rupert, GA. These include 8 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $903K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
Rupert has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 1, 2007.
Rupert has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Rupert has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rupert was EF2 Tornado on Mar 1, 2007, which caused $500K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 5, 1957), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31081 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rupert, GA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Rupert (ZIP 31081) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Rupert has 4 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 $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 1, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31081 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 2007. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $903K in property damage in the Rupert, GA area (ZIP 31081). 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 →