Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 31544 in Jacksonville, GA. These include 6 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $188K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Jacksonville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 2, 2015.
Jacksonville has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Jacksonville has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jacksonville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 8, 1957, which caused $25K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31544 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jacksonville, GA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Jacksonville (ZIP 31544) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Jacksonville has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 2, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31544 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1957. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $188K in property damage in the Jacksonville, GA area (ZIP 31544). 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 →