Eola, LA (ZIP 71322) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 tornadoes, 32 hailstorms, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $80.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (43% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $23.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2022.
Eola 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.
Eola has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Eola 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 Eola was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 10, 2013), causing $19M in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2016 also caused significant damage ($3.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71322 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (39 events), hailstorms (32 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eola, LA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Eola (ZIP 71322) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2022.
Eola has 39 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 $9.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71322 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 1, 2008. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $80.3M in property damage in the Eola, LA area (ZIP 71322). 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 →