ZIP code 71051, covering Elm Grove, LA, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (57 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (16%) 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 $54.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Elm Grove has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Elm Grove has experienced 2 floods 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2015.
Elm Grove has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elm Grove was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 2, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 23, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71051 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (31 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elm Grove, LA, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Elm Grove (ZIP 71051) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2015.
Elm Grove has 31 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 $54.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71051 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54.6M in property damage in the Elm Grove, LA area (ZIP 71051). 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 →