Harrisonburg, LA (ZIP 71340) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.4M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (29 total). Of these, 2 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 1, 2018.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
Harrisonburg has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $810K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Harrisonburg has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $805K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2024.
Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg was Flash Flood on Mar 8, 2016, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 16, 1987), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 9, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71340 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harrisonburg, LA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Harrisonburg (ZIP 71340) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
Harrisonburg has 19 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 $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71340 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 8, 2016. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.4M in property damage in the Harrisonburg, LA area (ZIP 71340). 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 →