ZIP code 71291, covering West Monroe, LA, has 183 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 120 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 19 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $274.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (120 total). Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (48%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2019.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $260.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
West Monroe 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.
West Monroe 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Monroe was EF3 Tornado on Apr 12, 2020, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 2, 2008), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 13, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71291 has experienced 183 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (120 events), floods (21 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (17 events), extreme heat events (3 events), blizzards (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 West Monroe, LA, with 120 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100 in property damage.
Yes, West Monroe (ZIP 71291) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2019.
West Monroe has 17 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 $260.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71291 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 12, 2020. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $274.3M in property damage in the West Monroe, LA area (ZIP 71291). 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 →