Ashland, LA (ZIP 71002) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $362.3K.
The dominant hazard type for Ashland is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
Ashland has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $287.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Ashland has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashland was EF3 Tornado on Feb 12, 1950, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71002 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashland, LA, with 18 events documented.
Ashland has 6 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 $287.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71002 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 12, 1950. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $362.3K in property damage in the Ashland, LA area (ZIP 71002). 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 →