Custer Terrace, GA (ZIP 31905) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $30.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Custer Terrace has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2015.
Custer Terrace has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Custer Terrace was EF3 Tornado on Mar 13, 1954, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 19, 2009), causing $3M in damages. 2" Hail on Mar 18, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31905 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Custer Terrace, GA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Custer Terrace (ZIP 31905) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2017.
Custer Terrace has 19 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 $30.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31905 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1954. This event caused $25M 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 $33.3M in property damage in the Custer Terrace, GA area (ZIP 31905). 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 →