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31784 Sale City, GA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Sale City, GA (31784)

Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 31784 in Sale City, GA. These include 13 tornadoes, 12 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $172.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.

🌪️ Tornadoes — Primary Hazard

Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (13 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Sale City has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2008.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Sale City 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.

🌀 Hurricanes

Sale City 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Sale City was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 10, 2018, which caused $161M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 15, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Sale City, GA (31784)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31784 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (13 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 31784?

Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sale City, GA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 31784 (Sale City) prone to flooding?

Yes, Sale City (ZIP 31784) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $325K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2008.

Has Sale City (31784) ever been hit by a tornado?

Sale City 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Sale City, GA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31784 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 31784?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $172.8M in property damage in the Sale City, GA area (ZIP 31784). 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 →

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