Simmesport, LA (ZIP 71369) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 9 tornadoes, 7 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $58M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (38% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $904K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2016.
Simmesport has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2016.
Simmesport 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.
Simmesport has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $11.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Simmesport 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 Simmesport was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2016), causing $11.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71369 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Simmesport, LA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $904K in property damage.
Yes, Simmesport (ZIP 71369) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Simmesport 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 $904K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71369 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 $58M in property damage in the Simmesport, LA area (ZIP 71369). 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 →