Yatesville, GA (ZIP 31097) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Yatesville is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Yatesville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Yatesville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Yatesville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $187.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Yatesville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2018.
Yatesville has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yatesville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 13, 2020), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 16, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31097 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yatesville, GA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $245K in property damage.
Yes, Yatesville (ZIP 31097) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Yatesville has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31097 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.3M in property damage in the Yatesville, GA area (ZIP 31097). 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 →