Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Lavonia, GA area (ZIP 30553). These include 38 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lavonia is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
Lavonia has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Lavonia has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Lavonia has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Lavonia has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lavonia was EF2 Tornado on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30553 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lavonia, GA, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Lavonia (ZIP 30553) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $165K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Lavonia has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30553 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Lavonia, GA area (ZIP 30553). 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 →