Jekyll Island, GA (ZIP 31527) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Jekyll Island is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Jekyll Island has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Jekyll Island 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 Jekyll Island was EF1 Tornado on May 20, 1963, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31527 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jekyll Island, GA, with 10 events documented.
Jekyll Island has 5 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31527 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 20, 1963. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.5K in property damage in the Jekyll Island, GA area (ZIP 31527). 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 →