Acme, LA (ZIP 71316) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $568.6M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $94K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Acme has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $442K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 20, 2023.
Acme has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (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 $566.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2016.
Acme has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Acme 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
Acme has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Acme was Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016, which caused $400M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2016), causing $45M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016 also caused significant damage ($40M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71316 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Acme, LA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $94K in property damage.
Yes, Acme (ZIP 71316) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $566.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2016.
Acme has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $442K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71316 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 12, 2016. This event caused $400M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $568.6M in property damage in the Acme, LA area (ZIP 71316). 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 →