Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 31829 in Upatoi, GA. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Upatoi is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Upatoi has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2019.
Upatoi 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.
Upatoi has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2003.
Upatoi 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 Upatoi was EF3 Tornado on Mar 3, 2019, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2017), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31829 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Upatoi, GA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Upatoi (ZIP 31829) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2003.
Upatoi has 6 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31829 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 3, 2019. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Upatoi, GA area (ZIP 31829). 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 →