Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 71331 in Vick, LA. These include 15 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $46M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $502K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 20, 2023.
Vick 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.
Vick has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 9, 2024.
Vick 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 Vick was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 1, 1996), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71331 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vick, LA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Vick (ZIP 71331) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $240K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 9, 2024.
Vick has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $502K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71331 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 $46M in property damage in the Vick, LA area (ZIP 71331). 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 →