Lenox, GA (ZIP 31637) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $124.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 24 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 28, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 30, 2021.
Lenox has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
Lenox 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.
Lenox has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 6, 2012.
Lenox has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $110M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lenox was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $110M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 11, 1952 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31637 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lenox, GA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $450K in property damage.
Yes, Lenox (ZIP 31637) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 6, 2012.
Lenox has 16 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 30, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31637 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $110M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $124.1M in property damage in the Lenox, GA area (ZIP 31637). 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 →