Spencer, LA (ZIP 71280) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Spencer is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $165.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2023.
Spencer has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $945K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Spencer has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 16, 2011.
Spencer 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 $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2013.
Spencer 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 19, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spencer was Flood on Oct 19, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 1, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 1, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71280 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme heat events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spencer, LA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $165.1K in property damage.
Yes, Spencer (ZIP 71280) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 19, 2009.
Spencer has 14 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71280 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 19, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Spencer, LA area (ZIP 71280). 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 →