Alapaha, GA (ZIP 31622) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $213.2M. A total of 38 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Alapaha has experienced 10 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Alapaha 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.
Alapaha has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Alapaha has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $200M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Alapaha has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alapaha was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 18, 1969 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31622 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alapaha, GA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Alapaha (ZIP 31622) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Alapaha has 10 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31622 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $213.2M in property damage in the Alapaha, GA area (ZIP 31622). 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 →