Homer, LA (ZIP 71040) has experienced 144 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 98 hailstorms, 35 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Homer is hailstorms, with 98 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (11%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Homer has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Homer has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 2016.
Homer 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.
Homer 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 Homer was Flash Flood on Mar 8, 2016, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 12, 2005), causing $4M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1999 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71040 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), tornadoes (35 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Homer, LA, with 98 events documented.
Yes, Homer (ZIP 71040) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 2016.
Homer has 35 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 $15.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71040 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 8, 2016. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26M in property damage in the Homer, LA area (ZIP 71040). 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 →