ZIP code 71030, covering Gloster, LA, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 87 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (46 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $52.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2024.
Gloster has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2017.
Gloster 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 1999.
Gloster has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2002.
Gloster 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 Gloster was EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 1987, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 2, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020 also caused significant damage ($1M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71030 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gloster, LA, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Gloster (ZIP 71030) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $160K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 1999.
Gloster has 25 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 $52.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71030 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1987. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.8M in property damage in the Gloster, LA area (ZIP 71030). 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 →