Gheens, LA (ZIP 70355) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 24 recorded deaths and 173 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (14 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 24, 2025.
Gheens has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 23 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 26, 2022.
Gheens has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 14, 2015.
Gheens has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 12, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gheens was EF4 Tornado on Oct 3, 1964, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 22 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 10, 1998), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70355 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gheens, LA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Gheens (ZIP 70355) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 14, 2015.
Gheens has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70355 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 3, 1964. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 22 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Gheens, LA area (ZIP 70355). 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 →