Lakemont, GA (ZIP 30552) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (44 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2024.
Lakemont has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Lakemont has experienced 5 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Lakemont has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Lakemont has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2007.
Lakemont has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakemont was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Sep 16, 2004), causing $4.6M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2004 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30552 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakemont, GA, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Lakemont (ZIP 30552) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Lakemont has 5 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30552 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.5M in property damage in the Lakemont, GA area (ZIP 30552). 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 →