Bristol, GA (ZIP 31518) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $276K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bristol is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2020.
Bristol has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Bristol 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 $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Bristol has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bristol was EF2 Tornado on Mar 16, 1976, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31518 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), 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 Bristol, GA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Bristol (ZIP 31518) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Bristol has 6 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31518 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 16, 1976. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $276K in property damage in the Bristol, GA area (ZIP 31518). 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 →