ZIP code 31331, covering Townsend, GA, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.6M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 46 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Townsend has experienced 6 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 Mar 3, 2019.
Townsend has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 18, 2022.
Townsend 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.
Townsend 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 Townsend 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 31331 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (6 events), wildfires (3 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Townsend, GA, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Townsend (ZIP 31331) 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.
Townsend has 6 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 Mar 3, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31331 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 Townsend, GA area (ZIP 31331). 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 →