Belmont, LA (ZIP 71406) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Belmont has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $940K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Belmont has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Belmont has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2008.
Belmont has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belmont was Flash Flood on Mar 30, 2008, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 8, 2024), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71406 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belmont, LA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Belmont (ZIP 71406) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2008.
Belmont 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 $940K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71406 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2008. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Belmont, LA area (ZIP 71406). 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 →