Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Pioneer, LA area (ZIP 71266). These include 60 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.7M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 60 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $431K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (33%) 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 $76.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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.
Pioneer has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Pioneer 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 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pioneer was Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2008, which caused $37.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 3, 2008), causing $34.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($4.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71266 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (26 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pioneer, LA, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $431K in property damage.
Yes, Pioneer (ZIP 71266) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $76.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Pioneer has 26 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71266 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 3, 2008. This event caused $37.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $82.7M in property damage in the Pioneer, LA area (ZIP 71266). 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 →