Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Doerun, GA area (ZIP 31744). These include 39 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $121.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (39 total). Of these, 2 (5%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Doerun has experienced 2 floods 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 21, 2017.
Doerun 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.
Doerun has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $105M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Doerun 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 Doerun was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $105M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 14, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31744 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (27 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 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Doerun, GA, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Doerun (ZIP 31744) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 21, 2017.
Doerun has 27 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31744 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $105M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $121.4M in property damage in the Doerun, GA area (ZIP 31744). 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 →