Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 71362 in Plaucheville, LA. These include 11 tornadoes, 9 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (11 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 20, 2023.
Plaucheville has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 20, 2010.
Plaucheville 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.
Plaucheville has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Plaucheville 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 Plaucheville was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 20, 2023), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71362 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (5 events), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plaucheville, LA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Plaucheville (ZIP 71362) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Plaucheville has 11 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71362 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 $46.6M in property damage in the Plaucheville, LA area (ZIP 71362). 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 →