Adel, GA (ZIP 31620) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $161.7M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Adel is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 9, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 22, 2023.
Adel 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Adel has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
Adel has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $150M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Adel was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 22, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31620 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Adel, GA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Adel (ZIP 31620) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $310K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Adel has 20 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31620 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $161.7M in property damage in the Adel, GA area (ZIP 31620). 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 →