Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Lake Park, GA area (ZIP 31636). These include 28 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $635.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 96 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (28 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Lake Park has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
Lake Park has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $620M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Lake Park 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Lake Park 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Park was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $600M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 30, 2023), causing $20M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Mar 16, 2017 also caused significant damage ($7.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31636 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Park, GA, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Lake Park (ZIP 31636) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Lake Park has 10 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31636 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $600M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $635.1M in property damage in the Lake Park, GA area (ZIP 31636). 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 →