Sycamore, GA (ZIP 31790) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $122.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sycamore is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 17, 2019.
Sycamore has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
Sycamore 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.
Sycamore has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2013.
Sycamore has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $110M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sycamore was Category 1 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. EF1 Tornado on Dec 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31790 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sycamore, GA, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Sycamore (ZIP 31790) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2013.
Sycamore has 12 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 17, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31790 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $110M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $122.6M in property damage in the Sycamore, GA area (ZIP 31790). 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 →