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Lynn Haven, Florida

17 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1943 and the latest in 1988. It stands in the Lynn Haven census division. It lies in ZIP code area 32444. The Survey maps it on the Panama City quadrangle. 18,695 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 13 feet above sea level.

Lynn Haven within Bay County

Then and now

1943 to 1988

The same ground, surveyed 45 years apart. Drag the handle to wipe between them. Both sheets are United States Geological Survey originals; neither has been altered.

Topographic sheet of Lynn Haven, surveyed 1988
Topographic sheet of Lynn Haven, surveyed 1943

Population over time

2 figures

Lynn Haven grew from 18,493 to 18,695 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.

YearPeople Change
201018,493
202018,695+202 (+1%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

8 surveys from 17 printed sheets

Matched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.

Fires near this place

272 since 1992

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 272 fires within 5 miles of Lynn Haven between 1992 and 2020, burning about 2,623 acres in total. 27 started naturally. 22 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Misuse of fire by a minor63
Debris and open burning36
Missing data/not specified/undetermined34
Railroad operations and maintenance30
Equipment and vehicle use28
Natural27
Arson/incendiarism22
Smoking17
Recreation and ceremony10
Power generation/transmission/distribution2
Other causes2
Fireworks1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
8 September 2011Power generation/transmission/distribution5.0 acresFlorida Forest ServiceCANAL FIRE (03)
8 September 2005Fireworks30 acresFlorida Forest Service03 / LOST FIRE
7 September 1999Debris and open burningunder an acreFlorida Forest Servicenot named
25 September 2008Misuse of fire by a minorunder an acreFlorida Forest Service03/AZALEA CIRCLE-0615
21 September 2000Natural1.0 acresFlorida Forest Servicenot named
17 September 1999Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreFlorida Forest Servicenot named
16 September 1999Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreFlorida Forest Servicenot named
11 September 2019Debris and open burningunder an acreFlorida Forest ServiceMARY ANN DR (03)

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Bay County

Mines and quarries near this place

5 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 5 workings within 5 miles of Lynn Haven: 4 producers, 1 unknown. 4 still produce. What was taken out: Sand, Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Bay PitsSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Pitts Sand Co. Lynn Haven PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Cato Enterprises, Inc. - Transmitter Road MineSandUnknown
Gulf AsphaltSandProducer
Pitts Sd. & Gravel - MowatSandProducer

Every working recorded in Bay County

Storms near this place

37 since 2000

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Lynn Haven in 37 storm reports between 2000 and 2026: 17 flash flood, 12 thunderstorm wind, 3 hail, 3 tornado. The reports record 1 death and 3 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
June 2007LightningLynn Haven1 killedA woman was struck and killed by lightning as she stood outside her home.
January 2024Tornado (EF2)Lynn Haven2 hurt, $5,000,000The same supercell that spawned the Grand Lagoon tornado dropped another in Lynn Haven where some trees were snapped and one home had some minor roof damage. The tornado then traveled northeast across the eastern portion of North Bay before causing damage in the Resota Beach area on the west shore of Deer Point Lake, destroying one double-wide manufactured home and significantly damaging another. The most significant damage in this area was to a single family home on Joanna Lane where large sections of the roof were removed and the garage was destroyed. This was consistent with EF-2 damage. After crossing Deer Point Lake, the tornado tracked through the Bay Head neighborhood where it caused the most extensive damage. One manufactured home on Magnolia Avenue was ripped from its moorings and tossed against the tree line at the back of the property. Fortunately, the two people inside suffered only minor injuries. A single family home at the intersection of Magnolia and Seminole St. had a large portion of its roof removed. Similar damage occurred to a home on Palm Avenue where substantial tree damage also occurred. Four homes in the vicinity of Cherokee St. and Deerwood Avenue sustained similar damage. A brick home on Sunshine Drive not only had about half of its roof removed, but also saw collapse of walls on one corner of the house. All of these homes mentioned thus far in Bay Head suffered EF-2 damage, but this last one was the most severely damaged with winds estimated at 130 mph. As the tornado continued northeast, additional roof damage to homes occurred on Indian Bluff Drive, Indian Bluff Road, Piza Circle, and Miller Circle. On CR 2301 near Vickery Lane, one mobile home was shifted off its support blocks with a third of the structure destroyed. Damage northeast of this point became more sporadic and mainly to trees. The tornado appeared to lift as it crossed Mocassin Creek.
June 2018LightningLynn Haven1 hurtThe media reported that one person was struck by lightning while mowing grass along Inverness Road shortly before 8 am CDT. The person was taken to the hospital.
April 2023Tornado (EF1)Lynn Haven$200,000The tornado likely first touched down against the tree line along the bay across from A.L. Kinsaul Park. The initial damage included some roof damage to a gazebo where the panels were blown off. It looks like at the strongest damage point it was estimated that the tornado was 75 yards in width. Just across from the park to the northeast, the roof of a house was nearly completely destroyed. There was a carport attached to the roof which was demolished, and the roof was then lifted off and carried across maybe 20 yards across the street and impacted another house. This second house had the cars in the driveway lifted and turned a few feet. The home suffered structural damage to the front wall with cracks spreading towards the back of the home. These two homes appeared to suffered the most direct damage. Turning north down the road, the neighborhood had similar damage to siding of the homes as most of the damage came from a southwest to northeast direction. Snapped trees, patio furniture tossed, and broken windows were the most common impacts. Near the end of the path, a large shed's roof was lifted off and carried a few feet away. About 3/4 mile northeast of the start point, the tornado likely weakened as the damage becomes more minor consisting of roof siding damage and snapped twigs. On the northern sides of homes, hail damage was evident due to hail being driven onto the sides of homes on the north side of the tornado. This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated at 110 mph. Total damage cost was estimated.
April 2021Tornado (EF1)Lynn Haven$100,000Damage was widespread across Lynn Haven Parkway as a line of storms pushed through the area. Despite there being damage well south of the estimated path, much of this damage is estimated to come from straight line winds associated with the squall line. Roof damage to Haney Technical Center and a blown over semi on the Parkway were observed and consistent with these straight line winds. Damage just south of 14th street near the estimated path, including the greatest damage to Grease Pro Express, was found to be consistent with that of a strong EF1 tornado. At that location, the roof was lifted upwards and displaced/rotated about 30 degrees. Similar, but less intense damage, was found at homes near the Grease Pro Express. Outside of this location, minor roof damage was observed at many locations, but none of this damage was consistent with a tornado and the estimated duration of the tornado was very brief, 3 minutes at most. Maximum winds were estimated to be 105 mph.
August 2021Flash FloodLynn Haven$100,000An apartment complex in flooded in Lynn Haven, displacing several of the first floor residents. Damage was estimated.
August 2013Flash FloodLynn Haven$20,000The public uploaded a picture to social media of approximately 3 feet of standing water near the Lynn Village Apartments as well as a pickup that was flooded out. Monetary damage was estimated.
March 2000Thunderstorm WindLynn Haven$15,000Several trees and power lines down reported by the Bay County EMA. Scattered outages affected about 1,000 customers.
July 2018Thunderstorm WindLynn Haven$2,000A tree was blown down onto power lines at 1702 Missouri Ave.
August 2018Thunderstorm WindLynn Haven$2,000Damage to fencing occurred at Cain Griffin Park in Lynn Haven.
July 2012Thunderstorm WindLynn Haven$2,000The public reported trees down at College Point. Monetary damage was estimated.
February 2025Thunderstorm WindLynn Haven-An Ambient weather station measured a wind gust of 58 mph.
January 2024Thunderstorm WindLynn Haven-An Ambient station gusted to 63 mph.
April 2023Thunderstorm WindLynn Haven-A 66 knot or 76 mph wind gust was measured by the Bay County Sheriff's Office WeatherSTEM station.
June 2023Thunderstorm WindLynn Haven-The Lake Marin Ambient station gusted to 75 mph.
September 2022Flash FloodLynn Haven-Portions of Highway 77 were underwater.
September 2022Flash FloodLynn Haven-Water was completely covering Minnesota Ave and was up to nearby homes.
July 2022Flash FloodLynn Haven-Flooding was reported along Highway 390 in Lynn Haven.
April 2021Thunderstorm WindLynn Haven-A personal weather station in Lynn Haven measured a 75 mph wind gust.
August 2021Flash FloodLynn Haven-Numerous roads were flooded and closed in Lynn Haven.
October 2021Flash FloodLynn Haven-Flooded streets with water in garages was reported in the Lynn Haven area.
September 2021Flash FloodLynn Haven-Some pockets of flooding occurred in the Lynn Haven area that had remained saturated after recent rainfall.
October 2021Flash FloodLynn Haven-Highway 389 and Cason Circle was closed due to flooding.
October 2021Flash FloodLynn Haven-Highway 390 in the Derby Woods area was closed due to flooding.
October 2021Flash FloodLynn Haven-Highway 77 at Mosley was closed due to flooding.
September 2020Flash FloodLynn Haven-Highway 77 south of County Road 390 was flooded.
August 2018Thunderstorm WindLynn Haven-A tree was uprooted in Lynn Haven.
July 2015Thunderstorm WindLynn Haven-A tree was blown down in Lynn Haven.
August 2013Flash FloodLynn Haven-The public reported via social media that access into the Derby Woods neighborhood was flooded and passable only by truck.
August 2013Flash FloodLynn Haven-The public reported via social media that Minnesota Ave was under a foot of water.
July 2013Flash FloodLynn Haven-Water was flowing over numerous roads in Lynn Haven via a social media report from a WJHG-TV meteorologist.
February 2013Flash FloodLynn Haven-Water surrounded homes along Rhode Island Avenue in Lynn Haven via a picture posted on WJHG's facebook page. Heavy rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per had occurred in the area over the past 1 to 2 hours.
February 2013Flash FloodLynn Haven-Chris Smith of WJHG posted a picture on Facebook showing water affecting homes along the 1700 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Lynn Haven due to heavy rainfall. Water was surrounding the homes and the driveways were not visible. Rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour were in the area, and the ground was saturated from previous heavy rainfall.
December 2005HailLynn Haven-A WJHG-TV meteorologist reported penny size hail.
March 2026Thunderstorm WindLynn Haven-no account filed
April 2023HailLynn Haven-no account filed
April 2022HailLynn Haven-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Bay County

Nearest settlements

The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.

Map PlaceDistance Sheets
Southport3.1 miles19
Hiland Park3.3 miles17
Brannonville3.3 miles15
Dirego Park3.7 miles17
Pretty Bayou4.2 miles17
Resota Beach4.9 miles15
Bayview5.0 miles17
Cedar Grove5.3 miles17

Elsewhere

Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.

Wikipedia article on Lynn HavenAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q994786The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0).

Provenance

This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 286227. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.

Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.