Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 30648 in Lexington, GA. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lexington is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. 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 $79K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Lexington has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $160.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 21, 2017.
Lexington has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Lexington has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lexington was Ice Storm on Jan 22, 2000, which caused $980K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 13, 1966), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30648 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lexington, GA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $79K in property damage.
Yes, Lexington (ZIP 30648) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $160.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 21, 2017.
Lexington has 4 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30648 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 22, 2000. This event caused $980K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Lexington, GA area (ZIP 30648). 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 →