Berlin, GA (ZIP 31722) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 tornadoes, 3 hailstorms, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $158.7M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (4 total). 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 $575K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Berlin has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2019.
Berlin 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.
Berlin has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Berlin has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $150M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berlin was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31722 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berlin, GA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $575K in property damage.
Yes, Berlin (ZIP 31722) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Berlin has 4 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 $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 22, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31722 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $158.7M in property damage in the Berlin, GA area (ZIP 31722). 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 →