Bethany, LA (ZIP 71007) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 15 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $168.9M. These events have resulted in 33 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $35M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 17% 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.
Bethany 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.
Bethany has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Bethany has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $500K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethany 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. EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71007 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (24 events), extreme heat events (15 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethany, LA, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Bethany (ZIP 71007) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $420K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 1999.
Bethany has 24 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 $35M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71007 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 $168.9M in property damage in the Bethany, LA area (ZIP 71007). 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 →