ZIP code 71366, covering Saint Joseph, LA, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.7M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Joseph is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $33M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
Saint Joseph 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2024.
Saint Joseph 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.
Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph was EF3 Tornado on Apr 17, 1978, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 4, 2011), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71366 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Joseph, LA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Joseph (ZIP 71366) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
Saint Joseph has 14 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 $33M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71366 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 17, 1978. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.7M in property damage in the Saint Joseph, LA area (ZIP 71366). 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 →