Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Fitzgerald, GA area (ZIP 31750). These include 36 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $120.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (36 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Fitzgerald has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2021.
Fitzgerald has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
Fitzgerald has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31750 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fitzgerald, GA, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Fitzgerald (ZIP 31750) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $285K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2021.
Fitzgerald has 21 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31750 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 $120.8M in property damage in the Fitzgerald, GA area (ZIP 31750). 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 →