ZIP code 71354, covering Monterey, LA, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $570.7M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Monterey is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 45% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $389K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 20, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $567.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2016.
Monterey has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Monterey has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 12, 2008.
Monterey has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monterey 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. Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016 also caused significant damage ($40M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71354 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monterey, LA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $389K in property damage.
Yes, Monterey (ZIP 71354) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $567.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2016.
Monterey has 19 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71354 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 $570.7M in property damage in the Monterey, LA area (ZIP 71354). 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 →