Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 70789 in Wilson, LA. These include 6 tornadoes, 4 hailstorms, and 2 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $839.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Wilson is tornadoes, with 6 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2019.
Wilson has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 14, 2009.
Wilson has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $264.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 28, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilson was EF1 Tornado on Nov 21, 1992, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 18, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70789 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (6 events), hailstorms (4 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilson, LA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $575K in property damage.
Wilson has 6 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 $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70789 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 21, 1992. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $839.5K in property damage in the Wilson, LA area (ZIP 70789). 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 →