ZIP code 31643, covering Quitman, GA, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $132.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 9, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
Quitman has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2024.
Quitman 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.
Quitman 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 Quitman 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 31643 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (10 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quitman, GA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Quitman (ZIP 31643) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2024.
Quitman has 16 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31643 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 $132.2M in property damage in the Quitman, GA area (ZIP 31643). 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 →