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31404 State College, GA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: State College, GA (31404)

State College, GA (ZIP 31404) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (54 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $186K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% 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.

💨 Severe wind events

State College has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2015.

🔥 Wildfires

State College has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 11, 2019.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for State College 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in State College, GA (31404)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31404 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 31404?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in State College, GA, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 31404 (State College) prone to flooding?

Yes, State College (ZIP 31404) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $186K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2024.

Has State College (31404) ever been hit by a tornado?

State College has 14 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.

What was the worst natural disaster in State College, GA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31404 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 31404?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the State College, GA area (ZIP 31404). 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 →

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