Bemiss, GA (ZIP 31602) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $641.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 94 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bemiss is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (80%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 6, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Bemiss has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $620M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Bemiss has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 1986.
Bemiss has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bemiss was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $600M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 30, 2023), causing $20M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Mar 16, 2017 also caused significant damage ($7.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31602 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (12 events), hurricanes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bemiss, GA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Bemiss (ZIP 31602) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 6, 2024.
Bemiss has 12 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 22, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31602 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $600M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $641.5M in property damage in the Bemiss, GA area (ZIP 31602). 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 →