ZIP code 31415, covering Savannah, GA, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 45 recorded incidents (56% 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 22, 2017.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% 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 $301K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
Savannah has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2018.
Savannah 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 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 EF2 Tornado (May 23, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31415 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Savannah, GA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5K in property damage.
Yes, Savannah (ZIP 31415) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $301K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
Savannah has 10 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31415 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 $4M in property damage in the Savannah, GA area (ZIP 31415). 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 →