Ambrose, GA (ZIP 31512) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. A total of 33 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ambrose is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2024.
Ambrose has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2021.
Ambrose has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ambrose was EF2 Tornado on Apr 18, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1998), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 12, 2002 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31512 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ambrose, GA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Ambrose (ZIP 31512) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 1998.
Ambrose 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31512 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 18, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Ambrose, GA area (ZIP 31512). 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 →