Pavo, GA (ZIP 31778) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 16 tornadoes, 13 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $125.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Pavo is tornadoes, with 16 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. 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 $2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 9, 2025.
Pavo has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2021.
Pavo has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $115M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Pavo 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 Pavo was Category 2 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. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 30, 2023 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31778 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (16 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pavo, GA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Pavo (ZIP 31778) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2021.
Pavo 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31778 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $110M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $125.1M in property damage in the Pavo, GA area (ZIP 31778). 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 →