Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 31816 in Manchester, GA. These include 19 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $98.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2025.
Manchester has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $197.8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Manchester has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manchester was EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31816 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (4 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manchester, GA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $98.5K in property damage.
Manchester has 15 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 $7.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31816 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Manchester, GA area (ZIP 31816). 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 →