Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 71243 in Fort Necessity, LA. These include 15 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $745K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
Fort Necessity has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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.
Fort Necessity has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $925K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Fort Necessity 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2022.
Fort Necessity has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 1986.
Fort Necessity 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Necessity was Flash Flood on Mar 8, 2016, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 3, 2011), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71243 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Necessity, LA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $745K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Necessity (ZIP 71243) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2022.
Fort Necessity has 4 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 $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71243 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 8, 2016. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Fort Necessity, LA area (ZIP 71243). 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 →