Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 71223 in Bonita, LA. These include 20 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bonita is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2016.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Bonita has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2021.
Bonita has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2019.
Bonita has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Bonita has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bonita was EF3 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 22, 1998), causing $1.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71223 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 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 Bonita, LA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Bonita (ZIP 71223) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2019.
Bonita has 8 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71223 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 24, 2001. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Bonita, LA area (ZIP 71223). 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 →