Federal records document 132 natural disaster events in the Zcta 31216, GA area (ZIP 31216). These include 87 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.7M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 314 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 31216 is hailstorms, with 87 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $39.3M in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $890K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Zcta 31216 has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2016.
Zcta 31216 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 31216 was EF4 Tornado on Apr 30, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 18 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 11, 2008), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 13, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31216 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (87 events), tornadoes (28 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 31216, GA, with 87 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.6M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 31216 (ZIP 31216) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $890K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Zcta 31216 has 28 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $39.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31216 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 18 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.7M in property damage in the Zcta 31216, GA area (ZIP 31216). 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 →