Federal records document 134 natural disaster events in the Doyline, LA area (ZIP 71023). These include 96 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 96 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $27.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Doyline has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $490K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 18, 2023.
Doyline has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2015.
Doyline 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.
Doyline 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 Doyline was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 14, 2009), causing $1.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 22, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71023 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (5 events), blizzard (1 event), 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 Doyline, LA, with 96 events documented.
Yes, Doyline (ZIP 71023) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2015.
Doyline has 23 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 $27.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71023 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.2M in property damage in the Doyline, LA area (ZIP 71023). 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 →