Gray, LA (ZIP 70359) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 14 tornadoes, 10 hailstorms, and 5 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.5M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (45% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Gray has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 24, 2025.
Gray 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.
Gray has experienced 2 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 $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gray 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 70359 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), hailstorms (10 events), hurricanes (5 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gray, LA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Gray (ZIP 70359) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Gray has 14 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70359 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 $29.5M in property damage in the Gray, LA area (ZIP 70359). 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 →