Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Saint Marys, GA area (ZIP 31558). These include 35 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (35 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Saint Marys has experienced 7 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Saint Marys has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Saint Marys 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Marys was EF1 Tornado on Oct 4, 1992, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 27, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31558 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (7 events), wildfires (7 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Marys, GA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Saint Marys has 7 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31558 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 4, 1992. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Saint Marys, GA area (ZIP 31558). 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 →