Mangham, LA (ZIP 71259) has experienced 124 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $136M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mangham is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (48%) 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 $126.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 26, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Mangham has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 10 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Mangham 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 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mangham was Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2008, which caused $63M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 3, 2008), causing $41M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($10.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71259 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mangham, LA, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Mangham (ZIP 71259) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $126.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2024.
Mangham has 20 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71259 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 2, 2008. This event caused $63M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $136M in property damage in the Mangham, LA area (ZIP 71259). 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 →