Palmetto, LA (ZIP 71358) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 9 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $126.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (9 total). Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Palmetto has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 20, 2010.
Palmetto has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Palmetto has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Palmetto has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2014.
Palmetto has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $125M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palmetto was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $125M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 10, 2021), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71358 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmetto, LA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Palmetto (ZIP 71358) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Palmetto has 9 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71358 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 1, 2008. This event caused $125M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $126.8M in property damage in the Palmetto, LA area (ZIP 71358). 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 →