Powhatan, LA (ZIP 71066) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
Powhatan has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Powhatan has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Powhatan has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 16, 2006.
Powhatan has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2022.
Powhatan 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Powhatan was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 10, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 16, 2009), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71066 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Powhatan, LA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Powhatan (ZIP 71066) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Powhatan has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $290K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 16, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71066 was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Feb 10, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Powhatan, LA area (ZIP 71066). 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 →