Gibsland, LA (ZIP 71028) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Gibsland is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Gibsland has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Gibsland has experienced 2 floods 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 $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Gibsland has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 1998.
Gibsland has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gibsland was EF3 Tornado on Nov 3, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1999), causing $1.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 22, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71028 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gibsland, LA, with 61 events documented.
Yes, Gibsland (ZIP 71028) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Gibsland has 19 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 $27.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71028 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 3, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.3M in property damage in the Gibsland, LA area (ZIP 71028). 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 →