ZIP code 71069, covering Rodessa, LA, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (50 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
Rodessa has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Rodessa has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $14.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Rodessa has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Rodessa 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rodessa was Flood on Jun 1, 2015, which caused $8.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2015), causing $5.6M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 16, 2021 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71069 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rodessa, LA, with 50 events documented.
Yes, Rodessa (ZIP 71069) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Rodessa has 14 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 $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71069 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2015. This event caused $8.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.7M in property damage in the Rodessa, LA area (ZIP 71069). 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 →