ZIP code 71375, covering Waterproof, LA, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Waterproof is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (48%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $14.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2019.
Waterproof 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.
Waterproof has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2024.
Waterproof 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 Waterproof was Flood on May 9, 2011, which caused $5.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 4, 2011), causing $4M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 21, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71375 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterproof, LA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Waterproof (ZIP 71375) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Waterproof has 16 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 $14.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71375 was Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2011. This event caused $5.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27M in property damage in the Waterproof, LA area (ZIP 71375). 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 →