Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 31308 in Ellabell, GA. These include 35 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Ellabell has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 9, 2017.
Ellabell has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 3, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellabell was EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 1998, which caused $2.2M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 9, 1998), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31308 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (5 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellabell, GA, with 35 events documented.
Ellabell has 5 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 9, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31308 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1998. This event caused $2.2M 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 $3M in property damage in the Ellabell, GA area (ZIP 31308). 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 →