Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 31720 in Barwick, GA. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $123.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (4 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 9, 2025.
Barwick has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2024.
Barwick has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. 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 $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
Barwick has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $115M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Barwick 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 Barwick was Category 2 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. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 30, 2023 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31720 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barwick, GA, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Barwick (ZIP 31720) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $245K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2024.
Barwick has 3 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 $160K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31720 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $110M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $123.3M in property damage in the Barwick, GA area (ZIP 31720). 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 →