ZIP code 31052, covering Lizella, GA, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lizella is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Lizella 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Lizella has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 17, 2008.
Lizella has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lizella was EF2 Tornado on May 11, 2008, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 13, 1954), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 25, 1964 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31052 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lizella, GA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.2M in property damage.
Yes, Lizella (ZIP 31052) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $350K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Lizella has 15 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 $16M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31052 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 2008. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.8M in property damage in the Lizella, GA area (ZIP 31052). 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 →