Lecompte, LA (ZIP 71346) has experienced 72 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 tornadoes, 21 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $642.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (33% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 13, 2022.
There have been 21 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 $501K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2023.
Lecompte has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $30.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Lecompte has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2024.
Lecompte has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2014.
Lecompte has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $600K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 9, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lecompte was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $500M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $105M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2008 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71346 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (24 events), hailstorms (21 events), floods (10 events), wildfires (7 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lecompte, LA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lecompte (ZIP 71346) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Lecompte has 24 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71346 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $642.5M in property damage in the Lecompte, LA area (ZIP 71346). 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 →