Federal records document 120 natural disaster events in the Haynesville, LA area (ZIP 71038). These include 80 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 80 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Haynesville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2009.
Haynesville 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Haynesville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 15, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Haynesville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1999, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 7, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71038 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), tornadoes (34 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Haynesville, LA, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Haynesville (ZIP 71038) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2009.
Haynesville has 34 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71038 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1999. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Haynesville, LA area (ZIP 71038). 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 →