Albany, GA (ZIP 31701) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $607.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $55.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Albany has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $115.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Albany has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Albany has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $17M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 2, 2017.
Albany 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 Albany was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 10, 2018, which caused $411M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 8, 1998), causing $115M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 30, 1993 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31701 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albany, GA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Albany (ZIP 31701) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Albany has 12 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 $55.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31701 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 10, 2018. This event caused $411M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $607.5M in property damage in the Albany, GA area (ZIP 31701). 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 →