Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 71320 in Bordelonville, LA. These include 10 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $172.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 16, 2019.
Bordelonville has experienced 6 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $127M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Bordelonville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $290K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Bordelonville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $440K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 20, 2023.
Bordelonville has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $45M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bordelonville was Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), 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 71320 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bordelonville, LA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Bordelonville (ZIP 71320) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $127M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Bordelonville has 5 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 $440K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71320 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 12, 2016. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $172.8M in property damage in the Bordelonville, LA area (ZIP 71320). 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 →