Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 71371 in Trout, LA. These include 26 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 31, 2018.
Trout has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 23, 2024.
Trout has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2009.
Trout has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Trout was EF4 Tornado on Dec 3, 1953, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Dec 3, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 2, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71371 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (15 events), wildfires (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Trout, LA, with 26 events documented.
Trout has 15 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 $9.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 31, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71371 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 3, 1953. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Trout, LA area (ZIP 71371). 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 →