ZIP code 71360, covering Kolin, LA, has 162 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 48 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $683.3M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kolin is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 48% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (15%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (59%) 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 $54.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Kolin has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. 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 $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2024.
Kolin has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2014.
Kolin has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $600K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 9, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kolin was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $500M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $105M in damages. Flood on Jan 10, 2013 also caused significant damage ($33.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71360 has experienced 162 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (48 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kolin, LA, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Kolin (ZIP 71360) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Kolin has 48 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71360 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $683.3M in property damage in the Kolin, LA area (ZIP 71360). 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 →