Shreveport, LA (ZIP 71118) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 255 natural disaster events on record. These include 170 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $237.2M. These events have resulted in 43 recorded deaths and 100 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Shreveport is hailstorms, with 170 recorded events making up 67% 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 $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $99.8M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (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 $2.9M 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 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $790K 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 6% 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 Ice Storm on Dec 24, 2000, which caused $106M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 2, 2023), causing $50M 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 71118 has experienced 255 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (170 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (21 events), severe wind events (18 events), extreme heat events (15 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shreveport, LA, with 170 events documented. These events have caused a combined $142K in property damage.
Yes, Shreveport (ZIP 71118) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Shreveport has 24 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 $99.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71118 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 24, 2000. This event caused $106M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $237.2M in property damage in the Shreveport, LA area (ZIP 71118). 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 →