Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 70354 in Galliano, LA. These include 8 hailstorms, 8 hurricanes, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6B. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (31% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2023.
Galliano has experienced 8 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 $1.5B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Galliano has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2018.
Galliano has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 2, 2010.
Galliano has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 27, 1968.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galliano was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $750M in property damage. Another major event was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 29, 2021), causing $750M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 2, 1996 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70354 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), hurricanes (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galliano, LA, with 8 events documented.
Galliano has 7 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 $555K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70354 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $750M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6B in property damage in the Galliano, LA area (ZIP 70354). 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 →