Haughton, LA (ZIP 71037) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 204 natural disaster events on record. These include 132 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 17 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M. These events have resulted in 26 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Haughton is hailstorms, with 132 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (19%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 4/5 (severe). 20 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 7, 2011.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $490K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Haughton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2015.
Haughton has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Haughton was Flood on Oct 14, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 14, 2009), causing $1.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 29, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71037 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), tornadoes (31 events), extreme heat events (17 events), severe wind events (16 events), floods (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Haughton, LA, with 132 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Haughton (ZIP 71037) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2015.
Haughton has 31 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71037 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 14, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.9M in property damage in the Haughton, LA area (ZIP 71037). 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 →