Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 71065 in Pleasant Hill, LA. These include 24 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 24 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Pleasant Hill has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Pleasant Hill 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2008.
Pleasant Hill has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pleasant Hill was Flash Flood on Mar 30, 2008, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 23, 2000), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71065 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (15 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pleasant Hill, LA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.
Yes, Pleasant Hill (ZIP 71065) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2008.
Pleasant Hill has 15 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71065 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2008. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Pleasant Hill, LA area (ZIP 71065). 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 →