ZIP code 71237, covering Epps, LA, has 115 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $87.5M. A total of 24 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (47 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (9%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $76.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Epps has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $615K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Epps 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Epps was Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2008, which caused $37.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 3, 2008), causing $34.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($4.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71237 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (34 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (13 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 Epps, LA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Yes, Epps (ZIP 71237) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $76.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Epps has 34 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71237 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 3, 2008. This event caused $37.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $87.5M in property damage in the Epps, LA area (ZIP 71237). 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 →