Government records show 329 natural disaster events affecting the Mound, LA area (ZIP 71282) — a notably active disaster history. These include 134 hailstorms, 85 tornadoes, and 72 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $274.2M. These events have resulted in 50 recorded deaths and 355 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (134 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $79.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Tornadoes account for 26% of the disaster record here, with 85 events documented. Of these, 10 (12%) 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 $87.9M in documented property damage. 49 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
Floods account for 22% of the disaster record here, with 72 events documented. Of these, 32 (44%) 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 $98.1M 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 27 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 27, 2024.
Mound has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Mound 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 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mound was 2.5" Hail on Mar 18, 2013, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 2, 2008), causing $44M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($36M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71282 has experienced 329 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (134 events), tornadoes (85 events), floods (72 events), severe wind events (27 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mound, LA, with 134 events documented. These events have caused a combined $79.2M in property damage.
Yes, Mound (ZIP 71282) has 72 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $98.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Mound has 85 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 $87.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71282 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Mar 18, 2013. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $274.2M in property damage in the Mound, LA area (ZIP 71282). 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 →