ZIP code 71357, covering Newellton, LA, has 152 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 28 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $126.7M. A total of 49 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Newellton is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (12%) 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 $30M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (50%) 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 $91.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Newellton has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Newellton 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newellton was Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2008, which caused $44M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 3, 2008), causing $36M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 17, 1978 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71357 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (34 events), floods (28 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (7 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 Newellton, LA, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Newellton (ZIP 71357) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $91.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
Newellton has 34 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 $30M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71357 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 2, 2008. This event caused $44M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $126.7M in property damage in the Newellton, LA area (ZIP 71357). 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 →