ZIP code 31808, covering Fortson, GA, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $39M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fortson is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 30, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Fortson has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $232K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2018.
Fortson 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.
Fortson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2015.
Fortson has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 31, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fortson was EF2 Tornado on Mar 1, 2007, which caused $28M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 16, 2011), causing $5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jan 21, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31808 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fortson, GA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Fortson (ZIP 31808) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $232K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2018.
Fortson has 17 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 $35.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31808 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 2007. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39M in property damage in the Fortson, GA area (ZIP 31808). 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 →