Ramah, LA (ZIP 70757) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2025.
Ramah has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Ramah has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Ramah has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Ramah 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2001.
Ramah has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ramah was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $5.7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 8, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70757 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (8 events), hurricanes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ramah, LA, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Ramah (ZIP 70757) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2001.
Ramah has 8 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 $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70757 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 $22.6M in property damage in the Ramah, LA area (ZIP 70757). 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 →