ZIP code 71045, covering Jamestown, LA, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (56 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Jamestown has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 9, 2019.
Jamestown has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 1998.
Jamestown has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Jamestown has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jamestown was EF3 Tornado on Nov 3, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 22, 1998), causing $1M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 10, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71045 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jamestown, LA, with 56 events documented.
Yes, Jamestown (ZIP 71045) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $42K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2001.
Jamestown has 18 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 $26.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71045 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 3, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.4M in property damage in the Jamestown, LA area (ZIP 71045). 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 →