ZIP code 71435, covering Grayson, LA, has 88 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grayson is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $352K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (26%) 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 $37.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Grayson has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
Grayson has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Grayson 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grayson was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 23, 2004), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 8, 2016 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71435 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grayson, LA, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $352K in property damage.
Yes, Grayson (ZIP 71435) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
Grayson has 19 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 $37.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71435 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.5M in property damage in the Grayson, LA area (ZIP 71435). 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 →