Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Ashburn, GA area (ZIP 31714). These include 45 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $129.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (45 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Ashburn 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
Ashburn has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2020.
Ashburn 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.
Ashburn has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $110M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashburn was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $110M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 22, 2017 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31714 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashburn, GA, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Ashburn (ZIP 31714) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $575K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2020.
Ashburn has 20 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 $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31714 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $110M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $129.3M in property damage in the Ashburn, GA area (ZIP 31714). 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 →