Waverly, GA (ZIP 31565) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $75K.
With 16 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Waverly has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Waverly has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Waverly has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 2, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waverly was EF1 Tornado on Feb 27, 1984, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31565 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (5 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waverly, GA, with 16 events documented.
Waverly has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31565 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 27, 1984. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $75K in property damage in the Waverly, GA area (ZIP 31565). 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 →