Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 71218 in Archibald, LA. These include 19 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 19 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Archibald has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 10 (100%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Archibald has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $41.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2024.
Archibald has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2019.
Archibald has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $625K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Archibald 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 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Archibald was Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2008, which caused $41M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 22, 1998), causing $600K in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 22, 2005 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71218 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Archibald, LA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $855K in property damage.
Yes, Archibald (ZIP 71218) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2024.
Archibald has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $870K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71218 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 3, 2008. This event caused $41M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.4M in property damage in the Archibald, LA area (ZIP 71218). 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 →