Winnsboro, LA (ZIP 71295) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 225 natural disaster events on record. These include 112 hailstorms, 40 tornadoes, and 36 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $152.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Winnsboro is hailstorms, with 112 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 13, 2022.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (53%) 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 $133.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
There have been 26 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Winnsboro 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Winnsboro 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winnsboro was Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2008, which caused $63M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 3, 2008), causing $41M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($10.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71295 has experienced 225 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), tornadoes (40 events), floods (36 events), severe wind events (26 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winnsboro, LA, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Winnsboro (ZIP 71295) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $133.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Winnsboro has 40 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 $9.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71295 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 2, 2008. This event caused $63M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $152.8M in property damage in the Winnsboro, LA area (ZIP 71295). 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 →