Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Bienville, LA area (ZIP 71008). These include 43 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Bienville is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. 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 $25.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Bienville has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2016.
Bienville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 9, 2019.
Bienville has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 1998.
Bienville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bienville was EF3 Tornado on Nov 3, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 22, 1998), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71008 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bienville, LA, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Bienville (ZIP 71008) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2016.
Bienville 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 $25.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71008 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 3, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.3M in property damage in the Bienville, LA area (ZIP 71008). 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 →