ZIP code 71225, covering Calhoun, LA, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (45 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Calhoun has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2019.
Calhoun has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 16, 2011.
Calhoun has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2013.
Calhoun has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Calhoun was Flash Flood on Mar 8, 2016, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 13, 2014), causing $3.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71225 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Calhoun, LA, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Calhoun (ZIP 71225) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2019.
Calhoun has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71225 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 8, 2016. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.2M in property damage in the Calhoun, LA area (ZIP 71225). 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 →