Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 31537 in Folkston, GA. These include 34 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $954.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (34 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Folkston has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Folkston has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 26, 2023.
Folkston has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $829.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Folkston was Flood on Jul 1, 2012, which caused $800K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31537 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (6 events), wildfires (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Folkston, GA, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Folkston (ZIP 31537) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $829.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
Folkston has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31537 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2012. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $954.5K in property damage in the Folkston, GA area (ZIP 31537). 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 →