Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 70051 in Garyville, LA. These include 5 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $531M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Garyville is hailstorms, with 5 recorded events making up 28% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2015.
Garyville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Garyville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Garyville has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hurricane-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $520M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Garyville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garyville was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $500M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 28, 2012), causing $11.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 11, 2024 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70051 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), hurricanes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garyville, LA, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Garyville (ZIP 70051) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Garyville has 5 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70051 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $531M in property damage in the Garyville, LA area (ZIP 70051). 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 →