Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Ida, LA area (ZIP 71044). These include 55 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 17 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 55 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 16% 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.
Ida has experienced 7 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 Jun 14, 2023.
Ida has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $15.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Ida 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 Ida was Flood on Jun 1, 2015, which caused $8.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2015), causing $5.6M 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 71044 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (23 events), extreme heat events (17 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ida, LA, with 55 events documented.
Yes, Ida (ZIP 71044) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Ida has 23 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71044 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2015. This event caused $8.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Ida, LA area (ZIP 71044). 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 →