Baconton, GA (ZIP 31716) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $184.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 41% 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 $15.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2022.
Baconton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $253K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2016.
Baconton 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.
Baconton has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $161M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
Baconton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 21, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baconton was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 10, 2018, which caused $161M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 2, 2017 also caused significant damage ($7.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31716 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baconton, GA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Baconton (ZIP 31716) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $253K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2016.
Baconton has 22 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 $15.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31716 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 10, 2018. This event caused $161M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $184.6M in property damage in the Baconton, GA area (ZIP 31716). 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 →