ZIP code 71027, covering Frierson, LA, has 132 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 74 hailstorms, 41 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $110M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 49 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (74 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $107.1M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Frierson has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Frierson has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2015.
Frierson has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2002.
Frierson 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 Frierson was EF1 Tornado on Mar 2, 2023, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 2, 1984), causing $25M 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 71027 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (41 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frierson, LA, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Frierson (ZIP 71027) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2015.
Frierson has 41 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $107.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71027 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2023. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $110M in property damage in the Frierson, LA area (ZIP 71027). 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 →