Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 70356 in Gibson, LA. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 hurricanes, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Gibson is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 24, 2025.
Gibson has experienced 5 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $27.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Gibson has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Gibson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gibson was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $9.8M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70356 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), hurricanes (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gibson, LA, with 7 events documented.
Gibson has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70356 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.4M in property damage in the Gibson, LA area (ZIP 70356). 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 →