Bossier City, LA (ZIP 71112) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 331 natural disaster events on record. These include 210 hailstorms, 44 tornadoes, and 28 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $512.7M. These events have resulted in 56 recorded deaths and 450 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bossier City is hailstorms, with 210 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 $360.7M in documented property damage. 22 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 28 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (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 $8.1M 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 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.
Bossier City 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 Bossier City 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 71112 has experienced 331 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (210 events), tornadoes (44 events), severe wind events (28 events), floods (27 events), extreme heat events (15 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bossier City, LA, with 210 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Bossier City (ZIP 71112) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Bossier City has 44 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 $360.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71112 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 $512.7M in property damage in the Bossier City, LA area (ZIP 71112). 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 →