ZIP code 71351, covering Marksville, LA, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $622.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Marksville is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 37% 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 $509K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (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 $570.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Marksville 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.
Marksville 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 Marksville was Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016, which caused $400M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2016), causing $45M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($45M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71351 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (30 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (5 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marksville, LA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $509K in property damage.
Yes, Marksville (ZIP 71351) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $570.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Marksville has 30 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71351 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 12, 2016. This event caused $400M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $622.5M in property damage in the Marksville, LA area (ZIP 71351). 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 →