Vidalia, LA (ZIP 71373) has experienced 123 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 36 floods, and 25 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $118.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 43 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (50 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $951K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (53%) 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 $75.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Vidalia has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Vidalia has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $33.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2009.
Vidalia 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vidalia was Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2008, which caused $55M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Feb 26, 1998), causing $30M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016 also caused significant damage ($11.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71373 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (36 events), tornadoes (25 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vidalia, LA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $951K in property damage.
Yes, Vidalia (ZIP 71373) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $75.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Vidalia has 25 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71373 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 2, 2008. This event caused $55M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $118.5M in property damage in the Vidalia, LA area (ZIP 71373). 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 →