Summerfield, LA (ZIP 71079) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Summerfield is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2011.
Summerfield 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 $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Summerfield has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2021.
Summerfield 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Summerfield has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 10, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Summerfield was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1999, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 12, 2005), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71079 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Summerfield, LA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Summerfield (ZIP 71079) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $425K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Summerfield has 11 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 $6.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71079 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1999. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Summerfield, LA area (ZIP 71079). 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 →