Chatham, LA (ZIP 71226) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chatham is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Chatham has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2019.
Chatham 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.
Chatham has experienced 1 hurricane on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chatham was EF1 Tornado on May 8, 2019, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 9, 2009), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71226 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chatham, LA, with 37 events documented.
Chatham 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71226 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 2019. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Chatham, LA area (ZIP 71226). 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 →