Farmerville, LA (ZIP 71241) has experienced 170 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 119 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Farmerville is hailstorms, with 119 recorded events making up 70% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $845K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Farmerville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2009.
Farmerville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2008.
Farmerville 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Farmerville was EF1 Tornado on Apr 25, 2019, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 19, 2009), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Oct 30, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71241 has experienced 170 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (119 events), tornadoes (28 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farmerville, LA, with 119 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.1K in property damage.
Yes, Farmerville (ZIP 71241) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2009.
Farmerville has 28 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 $10.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71241 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 25, 2019. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.8M in property damage in the Farmerville, LA area (ZIP 71241). 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 →