Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the Sarepta, LA area (ZIP 71071). These include 65 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 65 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Sarepta has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 2009.
Sarepta 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 $130K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2002.
Sarepta has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K 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 7, 2010.
Sarepta has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sarepta was EF2 Tornado on May 7, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 28, 2009), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71071 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sarepta, LA, with 65 events documented.
Yes, Sarepta (ZIP 71071) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 2009.
Sarepta has 22 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71071 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Sarepta, LA area (ZIP 71071). 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 →