Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Moultrie, GA area (ZIP 31768). These include 38 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $123.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (38 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 Nov 9, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2025.
Moultrie has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2021.
Moultrie 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.
Moultrie 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.
Moultrie has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 1955.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moultrie 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 31768 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moultrie, GA, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Moultrie (ZIP 31768) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2021.
Moultrie has 23 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 $8.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31768 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 $123.8M in property damage in the Moultrie, GA area (ZIP 31768). 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 →