Fluker, LA (ZIP 70436) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 11 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (11 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 8, 2023.
Fluker has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $800 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 21, 2016.
Fluker has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 2011.
Fluker has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $54.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Fluker has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fluker was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 28, 2012), causing $4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70436 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (3 events), hurricanes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fluker, LA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Fluker (ZIP 70436) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $180K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 2011.
Fluker has 11 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 8, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70436 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.7M in property damage in the Fluker, LA area (ZIP 70436). 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 →