ZIP code 70353 in Dulac, LA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 5 tornadoes, 2 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $602.5K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Dulac is tornadoes, with 5 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $602.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2002.
Dulac has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Dulac has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 29, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dulac was EF1 Tornado on Nov 16, 1987, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 8, 1977), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70353 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (5 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dulac, LA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $602.5K in property damage.
Dulac 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 $602.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70353 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 16, 1987. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $602.5K in property damage in the Dulac, LA area (ZIP 70353). 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 →