Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Grambling, LA area (ZIP 71245). These include 39 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.2M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $251K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $54.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $715K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Grambling has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $820K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 2016.
Grambling has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Grambling has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grambling was EF3 Tornado on Apr 25, 2019, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 30, 1996), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71245 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grambling, LA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $251K in property damage.
Yes, Grambling (ZIP 71245) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $820K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 2016.
Grambling has 12 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 $54.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71245 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 25, 2019. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.2M in property damage in the Grambling, LA area (ZIP 71245). 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 →