Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 31650 in Willacoochee, GA. These include 19 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. A total of 32 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Willacoochee is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Willacoochee has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2021.
Willacoochee 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 1998.
Willacoochee has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 8, 2022.
Willacoochee has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willacoochee was EF2 Tornado on Apr 18, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 12, 2002), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31650 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (10 events), flood (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willacoochee, GA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Willacoochee (ZIP 31650) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 1998.
Willacoochee has 10 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31650 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 18, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Willacoochee, GA area (ZIP 31650). 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 →