Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 31645 in Ray City, GA. These include 19 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $218M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
Ray City has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Ray City has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 6, 2024.
Ray City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Ray City has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $201M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Ray City has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ray City 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. Flash Flood on Nov 6, 2024 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31645 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ray City, GA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Ray City (ZIP 31645) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 6, 2024.
Ray City has 8 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 22, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31645 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 $218M in property damage in the Ray City, GA area (ZIP 31645). 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 →