Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 31522 in Saint Simons Isl, GA. These include 21 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $162.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
Saint Simons Isl has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $137.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Saint Simons Isl 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2017.
Saint Simons Isl has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Simons Isl was EF1 Tornado on Nov 7, 1995, which caused $40K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31522 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (9 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Simons Isl, GA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Saint Simons Isl (ZIP 31522) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2017.
Saint Simons Isl 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 $137.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31522 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 7, 1995. This event caused $40K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $162.5K in property damage in the Saint Simons Isl, GA area (ZIP 31522). 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 →