Georgia Southwes, GA (ZIP 31709) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 23 tornadoes, 16 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (23 total). Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $15M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $267K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
Georgia Southwes has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2017.
Georgia Southwes 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, 2005.
Georgia Southwes has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 1999.
Georgia Southwes has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Georgia Southwes was EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 1999, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 10, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31709 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (23 events), hailstorms (16 events), floods (7 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Georgia Southwes, GA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15M in property damage.
Yes, Georgia Southwes (ZIP 31709) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $165K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2017.
Georgia Southwes has 23 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 $15M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31709 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 1999. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.5M in property damage in the Georgia Southwes, GA area (ZIP 31709). 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 →