Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Meigs, GA area (ZIP 31765). These include 27 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $182.1M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 9, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 44% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.9M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2025.
Meigs 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 $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2008.
Meigs 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.
Meigs has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $161M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Meigs was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 10, 2018, which caused $161M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 14, 2000 also caused significant damage ($6.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31765 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meigs, GA, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Meigs (ZIP 31765) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $325K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2008.
Meigs has 24 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 $12.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31765 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 10, 2018. This event caused $161M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $182.1M in property damage in the Meigs, GA area (ZIP 31765). 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 →