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31406 Savannah, GA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Savannah, GA (31406)

ZIP code 31406, covering Savannah, GA, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 61 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $211K 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 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Savannah has experienced 2 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.

Notable Events

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Savannah, GA (31406)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31406 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (14 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 31406?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Savannah, GA, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 31406 (Savannah) prone to flooding?

Yes, Savannah (ZIP 31406) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $211K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2024.

Has Savannah (31406) ever been hit by a tornado?

Savannah 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 Savannah, GA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31406 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 31406?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Savannah, GA area (ZIP 31406). 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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