Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 31638 in Morven, GA. These include 8 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $124.7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Morven is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 24, 2013.
Morven has experienced 4 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Morven has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 24, 2000.
Morven has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $115M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Morven 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morven was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $110M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 30, 2023 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31638 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morven, GA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Morven (ZIP 31638) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 24, 2000.
Morven has 4 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 22, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31638 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $110M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $124.7M in property damage in the Morven, GA area (ZIP 31638). 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 →