ZIP code 71129, covering Shreveport, LA, has 200 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 120 hailstorms, 35 tornadoes, and 15 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $213.6M. These events have resulted in 34 recorded deaths and 118 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (120 total). Of these, 2 (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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (14%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $78.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 8% 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.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $755K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Shreveport has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 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 Ice Storm (Dec 12, 2000), causing $27M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 1987 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71129 has experienced 200 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (120 events), tornadoes (35 events), extreme heat events (15 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shreveport, LA, with 120 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Shreveport (ZIP 71129) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $755K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Shreveport has 35 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $78.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71129 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 $213.6M in property damage in the Shreveport, LA area (ZIP 71129). 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 →