Belcher, LA (ZIP 71004) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 204 natural disaster events on record. These include 141 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 15 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $138.8M. These events have resulted in 34 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 141 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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 6, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 28 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Belcher has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2023.
Belcher has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $133M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Belcher has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belcher was Ice Storm on Dec 24, 2000, which caused $106M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 12, 2000), causing $27M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 23, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71004 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (141 events), tornadoes (28 events), extreme heat events (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belcher, LA, with 141 events documented.
Yes, Belcher (ZIP 71004) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $450K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2009.
Belcher has 28 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71004 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 24, 2000. This event caused $106M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $138.8M in property damage in the Belcher, LA area (ZIP 71004). 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 →