Lillie, LA (ZIP 71256) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lillie is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (26%) 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 $8.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Lillie has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $393K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Lillie has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Lillie 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 $40M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
Lillie 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 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lillie was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 12, 2005), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 19, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71256 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lillie, LA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Lillie (ZIP 71256) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $425K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Lillie has 19 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 $8.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71256 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 12, 2000. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.4M in property damage in the Lillie, LA area (ZIP 71256). 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 →