Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Savannah, GA area (ZIP 31411). These include 52 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (52 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 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 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 $114K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2017.
Savannah has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 3, 2024.
Savannah has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2015.
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 31411 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Savannah, GA, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5K in property damage.
Yes, Savannah (ZIP 31411) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $114K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2017.
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 31411 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 $4.3M in property damage in the Savannah, GA area (ZIP 31411). 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 →