Okefenokee, GA (ZIP 31501) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 11 tornadoes, 9 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. A total of 43 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 11 recorded incidents (48% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Okefenokee has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
Okefenokee has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2022.
Okefenokee has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Okefenokee was EF1 Tornado on Feb 10, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 10, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31501 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Okefenokee, GA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Okefenokee (ZIP 31501) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2022.
Okefenokee has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31501 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 10, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Okefenokee, GA area (ZIP 31501). 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 →