Nicholls, GA (ZIP 31554) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Nicholls is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Nicholls 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $157K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2013.
Nicholls has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 16, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nicholls was EF1 Tornado on Dec 2, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 4, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31554 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (4 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nicholls, GA, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Nicholls (ZIP 31554) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $157K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2013.
Nicholls has 18 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31554 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 $6.3M in property damage in the Nicholls, GA area (ZIP 31554). 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 →