Mathews, LA (ZIP 70375) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 5 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $353K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 5 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2016.
Mathews has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 1983.
Mathews 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mathews was EF1 Tornado on May 8, 1980, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70375 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mathews, LA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Mathews (ZIP 70375) 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.
Mathews has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $302.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70375 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1980. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $353K in property damage in the Mathews, LA area (ZIP 70375). 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 →