ZIP code 31763, covering Leesburg, GA, has 99 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $201.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 79 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Leesburg is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 57% 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% 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 $58.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
Leesburg has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Leesburg has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Leesburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $17M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Leesburg 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 Leesburg was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 10, 2018, which caused $116M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 30, 1993), causing $50M in damages. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jan 2, 2017 also caused significant damage ($17M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31763 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (27 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (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 Leesburg, GA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Leesburg (ZIP 31763) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Leesburg has 27 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 $58.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31763 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 10, 2018. This event caused $116M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $201.9M in property damage in the Leesburg, GA area (ZIP 31763). 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 →