Hartsfield, GA (ZIP 31756) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $120M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 40% 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2025.
Hartsfield has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2008.
Hartsfield 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.
Hartsfield 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartsfield 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 Oct 1, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31756 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartsfield, GA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Hartsfield (ZIP 31756) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2008.
Hartsfield has 16 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31756 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 $120M in property damage in the Hartsfield, GA area (ZIP 31756). 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 →