ZIP code 71072, covering Shongaloo, LA, has 112 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (68 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Shongaloo 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2009.
Shongaloo has experienced 5 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 $140K 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.
Shongaloo 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.
Shongaloo 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 Shongaloo was EF2 Tornado on May 7, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 7, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71072 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), tornadoes (28 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shongaloo, LA, with 68 events documented.
Yes, Shongaloo (ZIP 71072) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2009.
Shongaloo has 28 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 $6.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71072 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 $8.2M in property damage in the Shongaloo, LA area (ZIP 71072). 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 →