ZIP code 71342, covering Jena, LA, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jena is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. 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 $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Jena has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $635K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Jena has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Jena has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jena was EF2 Tornado on Apr 2, 2017, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 9, 2008), causing $750K in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 23, 2000 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71342 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jena, LA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $190K in property damage.
Jena has 16 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71342 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 2017. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Jena, LA area (ZIP 71342). 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 →