ZIP code 31217, covering Zcta 31217, GA, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 $15.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Zcta 31217 has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2023.
Zcta 31217 has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 18, 2000.
Zcta 31217 has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2016.
Zcta 31217 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 31217 was EF1 Tornado on May 11, 2008, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 26, 1964), causing $2.5M 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 31217 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (6 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 31217, GA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 31217 (ZIP 31217) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $700K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2023.
Zcta 31217 has 20 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 $15.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31217 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 2008. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.3M in property damage in the Zcta 31217, GA area (ZIP 31217). 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 →