With 506 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 71107 in Dixie, LA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 354 hailstorms, 59 tornadoes, and 34 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $469.9M. These events have resulted in 54 recorded deaths and 470 injuries.
With 354 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (2%) 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 $122K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 12% of the disaster record here, with 59 events documented. Of these, 7 (12%) 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 $310M in documented property damage. 19 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (56%) 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 $14.4M 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 30 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% 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 $11.9M 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 Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 3% 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.
Dixie has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dixie 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. Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000 also caused significant damage ($27M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71107 has experienced 506 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (354 events), tornadoes (59 events), floods (34 events), severe wind events (30 events), extreme heat events (15 events), earthquakes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dixie, LA, with 354 events documented. These events have caused a combined $122K in property damage.
Yes, Dixie (ZIP 71107) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Dixie has 59 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 $310M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71107 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 $469.9M in property damage in the Dixie, LA area (ZIP 71107). 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 →