Wray, GA (ZIP 31798) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $121M. A total of 31 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Wray has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2021.
Wray has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
Wray has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2003.
Wray 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.
Wray 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 Wray 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. EF2 Tornado on Apr 18, 1969 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31798 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wray, GA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Wray (ZIP 31798) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2003.
Wray has 6 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31798 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 $121M in property damage in the Wray, GA area (ZIP 31798). 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 →