ZIP code 71219, covering Baskin, LA, has 102 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (45%) 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 $43.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 26, 2019.
Baskin 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.
Baskin has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Baskin 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 Baskin was Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2008, which caused $41M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 1, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 1, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71219 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baskin, LA, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Baskin (ZIP 71219) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Baskin has 17 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71219 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 $55.7M in property damage in the Baskin, LA area (ZIP 71219). 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 →