ZIP code 31220, covering Zcta 31220, GA, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 58 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $15.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Zcta 31220 has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $815K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Zcta 31220 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.
Zcta 31220 has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 17, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 31220 was EF2 Tornado on May 11, 2008, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 13, 1954), 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 31220 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 31220, GA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 31220 (ZIP 31220) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $815K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Zcta 31220 has 16 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 $15.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31220 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 2008. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.2M in property damage in the Zcta 31220, GA area (ZIP 31220). 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 →