Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 31647 in Sparks, GA. These include 20 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $159.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sparks is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 28, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $877.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 22, 2023.
Sparks has experienced 2 floods 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 $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Sparks 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.
Sparks 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sparks 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 31647 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sparks, GA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Sparks (ZIP 31647) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $305K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Sparks has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $877.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31647 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 $159.1M in property damage in the Sparks, GA area (ZIP 31647). 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 →