Hessmer, LA (ZIP 71341) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 15 tornadoes, 12 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $74.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (37% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 20, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2023.
Hessmer has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 Jan 24, 2024.
Hessmer 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.
Hessmer 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 Hessmer 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 71341 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (15 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hessmer, LA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Hessmer (ZIP 71341) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Hessmer has 15 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71341 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 $74.8M in property damage in the Hessmer, LA area (ZIP 71341). 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 →