Lisbon, LA (ZIP 71048) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Lisbon has experienced 5 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Lisbon 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.
Lisbon 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 2016.
Lisbon 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.
Lisbon has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lisbon was Flash Flood on Mar 8, 2016, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1999), causing $3.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 7, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71048 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lisbon, LA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Lisbon (ZIP 71048) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 2016.
Lisbon has 5 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71048 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 $16.2M in property damage in the Lisbon, LA area (ZIP 71048). 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 →