Darien, GA (ZIP 31305) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.6M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
Darien has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2009.
Darien has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2017.
Darien has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Darien was EF4 Tornado on May 11, 2008, which caused $12.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31305 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (3 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Darien, GA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Darien (ZIP 31305) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2017.
Darien has 3 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 $12.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31305 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 2008. This event caused $12.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.6M in property damage in the Darien, GA area (ZIP 31305). 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 →