ZIP code 31820, covering Midland, GA, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Midland is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Midland has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Midland has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $273K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2018.
Midland has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2015.
Midland has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Midland has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 5, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Midland was EF2 Tornado on Mar 3, 2019, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31820 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Midland, GA, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Midland (ZIP 31820) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $273K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2018.
Midland has 10 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31820 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 3, 2019. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Midland, GA area (ZIP 31820). 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 →