Le Moyen, LA (ZIP 71356) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2012.
Le Moyen 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.
Le Moyen has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $149K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 8, 2023.
Le Moyen has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2022.
Le Moyen 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 Le Moyen was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 1, 1996), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71356 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Le Moyen, LA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Le Moyen (ZIP 71356) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2022.
Le Moyen has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $149K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 8, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71356 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 1, 2008. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.5M in property damage in the Le Moyen, LA area (ZIP 71356). 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 →