Gueydan, LA (ZIP 70542) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 21 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2B. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 64 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (50% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $57.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2023.
Gueydan has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Gueydan has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 27, 2023.
Gueydan has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2014.
Gueydan has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2019.
Gueydan has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.1B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gueydan was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $800M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Oct 9, 2020), causing $300M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Oct 29, 1974 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70542 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (21 events), hailstorms (8 events), wildfires (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gueydan, LA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $57.1M in property damage.
Yes, Gueydan (ZIP 70542) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2019.
Gueydan has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $57.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70542 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $800M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2B in property damage in the Gueydan, LA area (ZIP 70542). 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 →