Lakeland, GA (ZIP 31635) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $212.5M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lakeland is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2024.
Lakeland has experienced 8 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2016.
Lakeland has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Lakeland has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Lakeland has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $201M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Lakeland has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 16, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakeland was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31635 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakeland, GA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Lakeland (ZIP 31635) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Lakeland has 8 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31635 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $212.5M in property damage in the Lakeland, GA area (ZIP 31635). 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 →