ZIP code 71063, covering Pelican, LA, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (43 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Pelican 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2015.
Pelican has experienced 4 severe wind events 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 wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2009.
Pelican has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pelican was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 10, 1998, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Feb 10, 1998), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 30, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71063 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pelican, LA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Pelican (ZIP 71063) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2015.
Pelican has 16 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71063 was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Feb 10, 1998. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.2M in property damage in the Pelican, LA area (ZIP 71063). 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 →