Government records show 301 natural disaster events affecting the Shreveport, LA area (ZIP 71108) — a notably active disaster history. These include 196 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 28 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $434.9M. These events have resulted in 55 recorded deaths and 414 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (196 total). Of these, 3 (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 May 1, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (18%) 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 $289.6M in documented property damage. 21 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (50%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. 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 $10.4M 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 5% 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.
Shreveport 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 Shreveport 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 71108 has experienced 301 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (196 events), tornadoes (34 events), floods (28 events), severe wind events (21 events), extreme heat events (15 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shreveport, LA, with 196 events documented. These events have caused a combined $122K in property damage.
Yes, Shreveport (ZIP 71108) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Shreveport has 34 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 $289.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71108 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 $434.9M in property damage in the Shreveport, LA area (ZIP 71108). 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 →