Chestnut, LA (ZIP 71070) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chestnut is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $26M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Chestnut has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Chestnut has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $42K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2016.
Chestnut has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Chestnut 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chestnut was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 22, 1998), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71070 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chestnut, LA, with 50 events documented.
Yes, Chestnut (ZIP 71070) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2016.
Chestnut has 20 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 $26M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71070 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.2M in property damage in the Chestnut, LA area (ZIP 71070). 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 →