ZIP code 70661, covering Starks, LA, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7B. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 97 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Starks is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $14.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2019.
Starks has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Starks has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hurricane-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $7B in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
Starks has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Starks was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $6B in property damage and was linked to 13 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Oct 9, 2020), causing $1B in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 12, 1997 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70661 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (4 events), hurricanes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Starks, LA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Starks (ZIP 70661) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2019.
Starks has 22 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70661 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $6B in documented property damage. It resulted in 13 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7B in property damage in the Starks, LA area (ZIP 70661). 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 →