Boston, GA (ZIP 31626) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $117.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Boston is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 9, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
Boston has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2024.
Boston 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.
Boston has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $105M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boston was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $105M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 11, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31626 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boston, GA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Boston (ZIP 31626) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2024.
Boston has 11 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31626 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $105M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $117.6M in property damage in the Boston, GA area (ZIP 31626). 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 →