Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 71434 in Gorum, LA. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 wildfires, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $350K. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 8 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Gorum has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
Gorum has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2022.
Gorum 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.
Gorum has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 7, 1998.
Gorum has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gorum was Cold/Wind Chill on Jan 7, 2010, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71434 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), wildfires (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gorum, LA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Gorum (ZIP 71434) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 7, 1998.
Gorum has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71434 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Jan 7, 2010. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $350K in property damage in the Gorum, LA area (ZIP 71434). 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 →