Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Lyons, GA area (ZIP 30436). These include 38 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lyons is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $364.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
Lyons has experienced 7 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $69K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Lyons has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lyons was EF1 Tornado on May 3, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 11, 2008), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30436 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (7 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 Lyons, GA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $364.5K in property damage.
Yes, Lyons (ZIP 30436) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $69K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Lyons 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30436 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Lyons, GA area (ZIP 30436). 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 →