ZIP code 31211, covering Macon, GA, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Macon has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Macon has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2023.
Macon has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 18, 2000.
Macon has experienced 2 blizzards 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2018.
Macon has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 8, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Macon was EF3 Tornado on Dec 26, 1964, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 13, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 21, 1955 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31211 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (8 events), earthquakes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Macon, GA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $155K in property damage.
Yes, Macon (ZIP 31211) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $725K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2023.
Macon has 9 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 $10.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31211 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 26, 1964. This event caused $2.5M 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 $11.4M in property damage in the Macon, GA area (ZIP 31211). 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 →