ZIP code 71003, covering Athens, LA, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (44 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Athens has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Athens 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Athens has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Athens has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 15, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Athens was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1999, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 12, 2020), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71003 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Athens, LA, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Athens (ZIP 71003) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Athens has 14 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71003 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1999. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Athens, LA area (ZIP 71003). 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 →