Tunica, LA (ZIP 70782) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 5 hailstorms, 3 hurricanes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (5 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2020.
Tunica has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Tunica has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
Tunica has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 1982.
Tunica has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tunica was Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016, which caused $5.2M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 29, 2021), causing $5M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($585K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70782 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), hurricanes (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tunica, LA, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Tunica (ZIP 70782) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
Tunica has 2 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 $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70782 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 12, 2016. This event caused $5.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Tunica, LA area (ZIP 70782). 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 →