West Point, GA (ZIP 31833) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $15.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2024.
West Point 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.
West Point has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
West Point has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Point was EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 16, 2011), causing $5M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31833 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Point, GA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, West Point (ZIP 31833) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
West Point has 14 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 $15.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31833 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.5M in property damage in the West Point, GA area (ZIP 31833). 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 →