ZIP code 31313, covering Hinesville, GA, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.
Hinesville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $38.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 6, 2004.
Hinesville has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2008.
Hinesville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hinesville was EF2 Tornado on Apr 9, 1998, which caused $38M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 4, 2012), causing $8.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31313 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hinesville, GA, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.8M in property damage.
Yes, Hinesville (ZIP 31313) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2008.
Hinesville has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $38.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 6, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31313 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1998. This event caused $38M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.1M in property damage in the Hinesville, GA area (ZIP 31313). 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 →