ZIP code 71336, covering Gilbert, LA, has 119 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.8M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Gilbert is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 13, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Gilbert has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Gilbert 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilbert was EF2 Tornado on Apr 4, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 21, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 19, 2006 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71336 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (17 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilbert, LA, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Gilbert (ZIP 71336) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Gilbert has 21 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 $8.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71336 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.8M in property damage in the Gilbert, LA area (ZIP 71336). 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 →