Meldrim, GA (ZIP 31318) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Meldrim is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2023.
Meldrim has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2016.
Meldrim has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 3, 2022.
Meldrim has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Meldrim was EF2 Tornado on Apr 9, 1998, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 8, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31318 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (4 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meldrim, GA, with 15 events documented.
Meldrim has 4 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31318 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1998. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Meldrim, GA area (ZIP 31318). 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 →