BlockBona Bella, Georgia
17 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1942 and the latest in 1981. It stands in the Savannah census division. It lies in ZIP code area 31406. It stands on Country Club Creek. The Survey maps it on the Savannah quadrangle.
On record in Bona Bella
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register within a mile 1 record
The National Register names another town for these. They stand within one mile of this settlement's coordinate.
Hill Hall at Savannah State Collegelisted 1981 · 0.9 miles away
Topographic sheets covering this place
9 surveys from 17 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1942 USGS Savannah quadrangle1:62500
- 1947 USGS Savannah quadrangle1:250000
- 1948 USGS Savannah quadrangle1:250000
- 1955 USGS Savannah quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1957 USGS Savannah quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1960 USGS Savannah quadrangle1:250000
- 1961 USGS Savannah quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1978 USGS Savannah quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1981 USGS Savannah quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
90 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 90 fires within 5 miles of Bona Bella between 1992 and 2017, burning about 358 acres in total. 3 started naturally. 25 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Arson/incendiarism | 25 |
| Debris and open burning | 20 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 12 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 11 |
| Smoking | 10 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 5 |
| Natural | 3 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 2 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 September 1999 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 20 September 2005 | Recreation and ceremony | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 2 September 1999 | Smoking | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 1 September 2006 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 3 August 2016 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Georgia Forestry Commission | FY2017-CHATHAM-002 |
| 25 August 2016 | Arson/incendiarism | 2.0 acres | Georgia Forestry Commission | FY2017-CHATHAM-004 |
| 26 July 1993 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 15 July 1993 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
3 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 3 workings within 5 miles of Bona Bella: 1 producer, 1 past producer, 1 plant. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Gypsum-Anhydrite, Titanium, Pigment. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Flintkote/ Savannah, Ga. | Gypsum-Anhydrite | Past Producer | ||
| Savannah Plant Ti | Titanium, Pigment | Plant | 1955 |
Storms near this place
31 since 2007Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Bona Bella in 31 storm reports between 2007 and 2022: 23 thunderstorm wind, 5 hail, 2 flash flood, 1 lightning. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2014 | Flash Flood | Bona Bella | $15,000 | Widespread flash flooding along with numerous road closures were reported in parts of Garden City, Pooler, Port Wentworth and at the Savannah Airport in Georgia. Water levels were reported being over tires, flooding was observed around some businesses and tow trucks were used to relocate vehicles from flooded locations. Flood waters also washed out a section of the CSX rail line near Highway 307 and Gulf Stream Road. Total costs were generally estimated to be around 15.0K. |
| July 2011 | Lightning | Bona Bella | $10,000 | A Fire Department employee reported that lightning struck a house and started the home on fire at 175 Main Street in Garden City, Georgia. |
| December 2007 | Flash Flood | Bona Bella | $6,000 | Heavy rain completely flooded parts of Commerce Boulevard in Garden City, Georgia. The depth of the water was as high as 6 feet in places and several cars were reported to be completely submerged. |
| September 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | $5,000 | The Garden City, Georgia Fire Department reported numerous trees and power lines down across the city. |
| July 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | $3,000 | Trees down along Big Hill Road.This was a public report relayed by broadcast media. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | $3,000 | The public reported several 8 feet long branches down in the neighborhood. The branches were 3 to 4 inches in diameter. |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | $2,500 | The Garden City Fire Department reported a tree and several large tree limbs down on power lines around Garden City, Georgia. |
| June 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | $2,000 | A Chatham County emergency manager reported trees down along Chatham Center Drive. |
| May 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | $2,000 | Chatham county Emergency Management reported 2 trees down on a power line as well as a power outage on James Street in Garden City, Georgia. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | $2,000 | The public reported 2 trees down at a residence. The trees were 40 feet tall. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | $2,000 | The public reported a 60 feet tall tree down and metal awning pulled back on a structure by wind. |
| July 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | $2,000 | A tree was reported down on a house. Minor structural damage occurred to the home. |
| April 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | $1,000 | Chatham County Dispatch reported a tree down at the 4500 block of Old Louisville Road. |
| December 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | $500 | The public reported ten inch diameter tree limbs down in Garden City, Georgia. |
| April 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | - | A Chatham County emergency manager reported trees down on two homes and additional trees snapped near the intersection of Griffin Avenue and 13th Street. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | - | The Chatham County 911 Call Center reported a tree down on a power line near the intersection of Highway 80 and Griffin Avenue. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | - | The Chatham County Emergency Management Agency reported a tree and power lines down in the 600 Block of Main Street. |
| April 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | - | A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree down on a house along Davis Avenue. |
| April 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | - | A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree on a home along 13th Street in Garden City, GA. |
| April 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | - | The Chatham County emergency manager reported trees down and power lines down on Lynn Drive. |
| April 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | - | A Chatham County emergency manager reported a tree on a home along Ansford Drive. |
| June 2018 | Hail | Bona Bella | - | The media relayed a report of nickel size hail in Garden City. |
| February 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | - | Savannah media relayed a picture of a tree that fell and brought down power lines at the Savannah Christian Preparatory School near the intersection of Interstate 16 and Chatham Parkway. |
| June 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | - | The Garden City police reported a tree down and blocking Highway 80 near Talmadge Avenue and Griffin Avenue. |
| June 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | - | Social media indicated Highway 80 closed near Chatham Parkway due to a large tree down. |
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | - | An emergency manager reported trees blown down in the Garden City vicinity. |
| May 2014 | Hail | Bona Bella | - | A trained spotter reported nickel sized hail. |
| May 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bona Bella | - | One tree down on power lines along Spivey Avenue near Sharon Park. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Bona Bella | - | A report of quarter size hail covering the ground. |
| June 2010 | Hail | Bona Bella | - | The public reported quarter size hail that lasted 5 minutes on Branson Road. Penny size hail was still falling 15 minutes later. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Bona Bella | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeRenne Terrace | 0.3 miles | 17 | |
| Oak Forest | 0.3 miles | 17 | |
| Barian Terrace | 0.5 miles | 17 | |
| Brookview | 0.8 miles | 17 | |
| Magnolia Park | 0.9 miles | 17 | |
| Forrest Hills | 1.0 miles | 17 | |
| Shirley Park | 1.0 miles | 17 | |
| Parkwood | 1.0 miles | 17 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikidata item Q122550689 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 311633. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.