Savannah, GA (ZIP 31401) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (38 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2014.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $306K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2019.
Savannah has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2015.
Savannah has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 11, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Savannah was EF1 Tornado on Jun 19, 2008, which caused $3.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 13, 2006), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31401 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Savannah, GA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5K in property damage.
Yes, Savannah (ZIP 31401) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $306K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
Savannah has 11 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31401 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 19, 2008. This event caused $3.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Savannah, GA area (ZIP 31401). 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 →