Cecil, GA (ZIP 31627) shows 6 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 hailstorms, 1 extreme cold event, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $158.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (2 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2012.
Cecil 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.
Cecil has experienced 1 flood 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Cecil 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.
Cecil has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cecil 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31627 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cecil, GA, with 2 events documented.
Yes, Cecil (ZIP 31627) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Cecil has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31627 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 $158.2M in property damage in the Cecil, GA area (ZIP 31627). 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 →