ZIP code 71276, covering Sondheimer, LA, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (30 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Sondheimer has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $357K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
Sondheimer 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sondheimer was EF3 Tornado on Apr 1, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 1, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF5 Tornado on Feb 21, 1971 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71276 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sondheimer, LA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $160K in property damage.
Yes, Sondheimer (ZIP 71276) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Sondheimer has 24 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $13.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71276 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.6M in property damage in the Sondheimer, LA area (ZIP 71276). 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 →