Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Cataula, GA area (ZIP 31804). These include 30 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (30 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 30, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Cataula has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $183K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2022.
Cataula has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Cataula has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 31, 1982.
Cataula has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cataula was 2.8" Hail on Apr 15, 2011, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 3, 2019), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31804 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquake (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cataula, GA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Cataula (ZIP 31804) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $183K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2022.
Cataula has 12 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31804 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 15, 2011. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Cataula, GA area (ZIP 31804). 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 →