Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Brunswick, GA area (ZIP 31525). These include 36 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (36 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Brunswick has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brunswick was EF4 Tornado on May 11, 2008, which caused $12.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 11, 2005), causing $1.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31525 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (14 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brunswick, GA, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Brunswick (ZIP 31525) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2020.
Brunswick has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $13.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31525 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 2008. This event caused $12.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.9M in property damage in the Brunswick, GA area (ZIP 31525). 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 →