Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Gilliam, LA area (ZIP 71029). These include 35 hailstorms, 17 extreme heat events, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 20 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 7, 2011.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Gilliam has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Gilliam 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2001.
Gilliam has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilliam was EF2 Tornado on Apr 23, 2000, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 2014), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71029 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), extreme heat events (17 events), tornadoes (16 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilliam, LA, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Gilliam (ZIP 71029) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2001.
Gilliam has 16 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71029 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 23, 2000. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Gilliam, LA area (ZIP 71029). 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 →