ZIP code 31811, covering Hamilton, GA, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hamilton is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Hamilton has experienced 5 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 $181K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2022.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 31, 1982.
Hamilton has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamilton was EF1 Tornado on Dec 29, 2024, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 16, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31811 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (27 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamilton, GA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Hamilton (ZIP 31811) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $181K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2022.
Hamilton has 27 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31811 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 29, 2024. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.7M in property damage in the Hamilton, GA area (ZIP 31811). 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 →