Quitman, LA (ZIP 71268) has experienced 99 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Quitman is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 26, 2024.
Quitman has experienced 6 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.
Quitman has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $810K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 2016.
Quitman 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.
Quitman 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 Quitman was EF1 Tornado on Apr 14, 2018, which caused $1.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 8, 2019), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 8, 2016 also caused significant damage ($560K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71268 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (34 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (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 Quitman, LA, with 55 events documented.
Yes, Quitman (ZIP 71268) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $810K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 2016.
Quitman has 34 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71268 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 14, 2018. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Quitman, LA area (ZIP 71268). 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 →