Poulan, GA (ZIP 31781) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $127.2M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Poulan is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Poulan 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 $670K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 21, 2017.
Poulan has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Poulan 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.
Poulan has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $116M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Poulan was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 10, 2018, which caused $116M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Dec 5, 2005 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31781 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poulan, GA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Poulan (ZIP 31781) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $670K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 21, 2017.
Poulan has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31781 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 10, 2018. This event caused $116M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $127.2M in property damage in the Poulan, GA area (ZIP 31781). 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 →