Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 31513 in Baxley, GA. These include 25 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (25 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 22, 2023.
Baxley has experienced 8 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Baxley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 6, 1996.
Baxley has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Baxley has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baxley was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1998), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31513 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baxley, GA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Baxley (ZIP 31513) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Baxley has 13 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 $630K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31513 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Baxley, GA area (ZIP 31513). 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 →