Eros, LA (ZIP 71238) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Eros is hailstorms, with 63 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. 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 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Eros has experienced 4 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 $110K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2019.
Eros has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2025.
Eros 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.
Eros 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eros was EF2 Tornado on Oct 13, 2014, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Jan 7, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71238 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eros, LA, with 63 events documented.
Yes, Eros (ZIP 71238) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2019.
Eros has 18 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71238 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 13, 2014. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Eros, LA area (ZIP 71238). 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 →