Federal records document 123 natural disaster events in the Ringgold, LA area (ZIP 71068). These include 80 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 80 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $27.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Ringgold has experienced 10 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 Nov 4, 2022.
Ringgold 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.
Ringgold has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 27, 2024.
Ringgold 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 $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ringgold was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Feb 10, 1998), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 8, 2024 also caused significant damage ($706K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71068 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), tornadoes (30 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ringgold, LA, with 80 events documented.
Yes, Ringgold (ZIP 71068) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2015.
Ringgold has 30 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 $27.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71068 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 $29M in property damage in the Ringgold, LA area (ZIP 71068). 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 →