Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 70655 in Oberlin, LA. These include 14 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $408.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oberlin is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Oberlin has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Oberlin has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.
Oberlin has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $405M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2020.
Oberlin has experienced 1 flood 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oberlin was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $400M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 11, 1998 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70655 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oberlin, LA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Oberlin (ZIP 70655) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2006.
Oberlin 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70655 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $400M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $408.4M in property damage in the Oberlin, LA area (ZIP 70655). 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 →