Alma, GA (ZIP 31510) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 20, 2018.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 45% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Alma has experienced 3 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 $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Alma has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alma was EF1 Tornado on Dec 2, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 13, 1986), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31510 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alma, GA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Alma (ZIP 31510) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $102.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Alma has 22 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31510 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 2, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Alma, GA area (ZIP 31510). 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 →