Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 31780 in Plains, GA. These include 24 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $114.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $476K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 17, 2021.
Plains has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $113.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 15, 2009.
Plains has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $365K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plains was EF3 Tornado on Mar 1, 2007, which caused $110M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 10, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31780 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (10 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plains, GA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $476K in property damage.
Yes, Plains (ZIP 31780) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $365K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2017.
Plains has 10 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 $113.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 15, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31780 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 2007. This event caused $110M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $114.3M in property damage in the Plains, GA area (ZIP 31780). 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 →