Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 31539 in Hazlehurst, GA. These include 29 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M.
The dominant hazard type for Hazlehurst is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 30, 2021.
Hazlehurst 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 $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Hazlehurst has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hazlehurst was EF1 Tornado on Dec 2, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 3, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31539 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hazlehurst, GA, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Hazlehurst (ZIP 31539) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Hazlehurst has 14 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 30, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31539 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 2, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Hazlehurst, GA area (ZIP 31539). 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 →