Boyce, LA (ZIP 71409) has experienced 105 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $639.1M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (50 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (19%) 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 $14.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $17M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Boyce has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2014.
Boyce has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $227K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2024.
Boyce has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 18, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boyce was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $500M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $105M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2008 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71409 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (26 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), wildfires (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boyce, LA, with 50 events documented.
Yes, Boyce (ZIP 71409) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Boyce has 26 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 $14.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71409 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $639.1M in property damage in the Boyce, LA area (ZIP 71409). 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 →