Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 71353 in Melville, LA. These include 6 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (29% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2011.
Melville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $532K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Melville has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $513.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Melville has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 22, 2025.
Melville has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Melville was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $7.2M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71353 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and hurricanes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melville, LA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Melville (ZIP 71353) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $513.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Melville has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $532K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71353 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.7M in property damage in the Melville, LA area (ZIP 71353). 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 →