Pelham, GA (ZIP 31779) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $211.3M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 411 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 9, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (21%) 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 $42M in documented property damage. 22 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2025.
Pelham has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2016.
Pelham 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.
Pelham 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 Pelham was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 10, 2018, which caused $161M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 13, 2000), causing $22M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Mar 16, 2017 also caused significant damage ($7.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31779 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (4 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 Pelham, GA, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Pelham (ZIP 31779) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $425K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2016.
Pelham 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 $42M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31779 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 $211.3M in property damage in the Pelham, GA area (ZIP 31779). 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 →