Federal records document 144 natural disaster events in the Grand Cane, LA area (ZIP 71032). These include 73 hailstorms, 53 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (51% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 37% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. Of these, 3 (6%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2019.
Grand Cane has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 22, 2020.
Grand Cane 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.
Grand Cane 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 Grand Cane was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 10, 1998, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 12, 2020), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 23, 2000 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71032 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (53 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Cane, LA, with 73 events documented.
Yes, Grand Cane (ZIP 71032) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 22, 2020.
Grand Cane has 53 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71032 was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Feb 10, 1998. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.8M in property damage in the Grand Cane, LA area (ZIP 71032). 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 →