Preston, GA (ZIP 31824) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $113.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $391.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 13, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $112.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Preston has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Preston was EF3 Tornado on Mar 1, 2007, which caused $110M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 1, 2007), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31824 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (12 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Preston, GA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $391.4K in property damage.
Yes, Preston (ZIP 31824) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2009.
Preston 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 $112.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31824 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 2007. This event caused $110M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $113.2M in property damage in the Preston, GA area (ZIP 31824). 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 →