Goldonna, LA (ZIP 71031) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Goldonna is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $26M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Goldonna has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 23, 2024.
Goldonna has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2017.
Goldonna 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.
Goldonna 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 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Goldonna was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 2, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71031 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (15 events), wildfires (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goldonna, LA, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Goldonna (ZIP 71031) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2016.
Goldonna has 15 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 $26M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71031 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.1M in property damage in the Goldonna, LA area (ZIP 71031). 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 →