Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 31551 in Mershon, GA. These include 10 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $601K. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 10 recorded incidents (45% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 22, 2023.
Mershon has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 20, 2018.
Mershon 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 $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Mershon has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mershon was EF2 Tornado on Mar 16, 1976, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 26, 1997), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31551 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (10 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mershon, GA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Mershon (ZIP 31551) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $101K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Mershon has 10 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31551 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 16, 1976. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $601K in property damage in the Mershon, GA area (ZIP 31551). 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 →