Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 70763 in Paulina, LA. These include 6 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $282.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 6 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2015.
Paulina has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $28.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Paulina has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $253.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Paulina has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2018.
Paulina has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paulina was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 11, 2024), causing $18M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 11, 2024 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70763 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), floods (5 events), hurricanes (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paulina, LA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Paulina (ZIP 70763) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Paulina has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70763 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $282.5M in property damage in the Paulina, LA area (ZIP 70763). 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 →