Forbing, LA (ZIP 71106) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 363 natural disaster events on record. These include 233 hailstorms, 50 tornadoes, and 29 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $537.1M. These events have resulted in 55 recorded deaths and 406 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Forbing is hailstorms, with 233 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 50 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (20%) 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 $389.2M in documented property damage. 21 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (52%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
There have been 29 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% 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 wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 28 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Forbing has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $133M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have 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 Forbing was EF4 Tornado on Dec 3, 1978, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 24, 2000), causing $106M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 2, 2023 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71106 has experienced 363 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (233 events), tornadoes (50 events), floods (29 events), severe wind events (29 events), extreme heat events (15 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forbing, LA, with 233 events documented. These events have caused a combined $142K in property damage.
Yes, Forbing (ZIP 71106) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Forbing has 50 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 $389.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71106 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 3, 1978. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $537.1M in property damage in the Forbing, LA area (ZIP 71106). 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 →