ZIP code 31327 in Sapelo Island, GA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 5 hailstorms, 2 wildfires, and 1 severe wind event.
The dominant hazard type for Sapelo Island is hailstorms, with 5 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2013.
Sapelo Island has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 27, 2015.
Sapelo Island has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2013.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31327 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sapelo Island, GA, with 5 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31327 was Wildfire: Buckwheat (337 acres), which occurred on Aug 27, 2015. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →