Federal records document 146 natural disaster events in the Choudrant, LA area (ZIP 71227). These include 97 hailstorms, 32 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $93.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 97 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $251K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. 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 $57.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Choudrant has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $595K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Choudrant has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $35.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2019.
Choudrant has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Choudrant 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Choudrant was EF3 Tornado on Apr 25, 2019, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 8, 2016), causing $35M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 25, 2019 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71227 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), tornadoes (32 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Choudrant, LA, with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $251K in property damage.
Yes, Choudrant (ZIP 71227) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2019.
Choudrant has 32 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 $57.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71227 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 25, 2019. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $93.6M in property damage in the Choudrant, LA area (ZIP 71227). 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 →