Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 71407 in Bentley, LA. These include 31 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
Bentley has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2025.
Bentley has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Bentley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2025.
Bentley 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.
Bentley has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 29, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bentley was EF4 Tornado on Dec 3, 1953, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Dec 3, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71407 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (7 events), wildfires (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bentley, LA, with 31 events documented.
Bentley has 7 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71407 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 3, 1953. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Bentley, LA area (ZIP 71407). 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 →