Lumpkin, GA (ZIP 31815) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 20 tornadoes, 13 hailstorms, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 29 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (57% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
Lumpkin 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 $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Lumpkin has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lumpkin was EF2 Tornado on Mar 3, 2019, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 1, 2007), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31815 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (20 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lumpkin, GA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Lumpkin (ZIP 31815) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2009.
Lumpkin has 20 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 Mar 3, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31815 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 3, 2019. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Lumpkin, GA area (ZIP 31815). 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 →