Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 71247 in Hodge, LA. These include 25 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hodge is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Hodge has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Hodge has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Hodge has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2007.
Hodge has experienced 1 hurricane on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hodge was EF1 Tornado on Mar 24, 2009, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 12, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71247 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hodge, LA, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Hodge (ZIP 71247) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2007.
Hodge has 12 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71247 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 2009. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Hodge, LA area (ZIP 71247). 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 →