Caspiana, LA (ZIP 71115) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 263 natural disaster events on record. These include 168 hailstorms, 54 tornadoes, and 21 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $345.8M. These events have resulted in 28 recorded deaths and 387 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Caspiana is hailstorms, with 168 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 May 6, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 21% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. Of these, 9 (17%) 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 $341.9M in documented property damage. 25 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% 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 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Caspiana has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2002.
Caspiana has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Caspiana was EF4 Tornado on Dec 3, 1978, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 2, 2023), causing $50M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71115 has experienced 263 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (168 events), tornadoes (54 events), severe wind events (21 events), floods (17 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Caspiana, LA, with 168 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Caspiana (ZIP 71115) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Caspiana has 54 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 $341.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71115 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 $345.8M in property damage in the Caspiana, LA area (ZIP 71115). 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 →