Port Wentworth, GA (ZIP 31407) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (49 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.
Port Wentworth has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $852.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2017.
Port Wentworth has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $191.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
Port Wentworth has experienced 8 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 Jun 14, 2016.
Port Wentworth has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
Port Wentworth has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 11, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Wentworth was 1.8" Hail on May 14, 2006, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 12, 1974), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31407 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Wentworth, GA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Port Wentworth (ZIP 31407) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $191.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
Port Wentworth has 9 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 $852.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31407 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 14, 2006. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Port Wentworth, GA area (ZIP 31407). 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 →