Hosston, LA (ZIP 71043) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 15 extreme heat events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $138.4M. These events have resulted in 33 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hosston is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). 28 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Hosston has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $133M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Hosston has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2002.
Hosston has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $500K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hosston was Ice Storm on Dec 24, 2000, which caused $106M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 12, 2000), causing $27M in damages. 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 13, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71043 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), extreme heat events (15 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hosston, LA, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Hosston (ZIP 71043) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $420K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 1999.
Hosston has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71043 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 24, 2000. This event caused $106M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $138.4M in property damage in the Hosston, LA area (ZIP 71043). 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 →