ZIP code 71411, covering Campti, LA, has 89 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Campti is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $29.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Campti has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Campti has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2016.
Campti has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2022.
Campti 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Campti was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Feb 10, 1998), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71411 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Campti, LA, with 53 events documented.
Yes, Campti (ZIP 71411) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2016.
Campti has 15 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 $29.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71411 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.3M in property damage in the Campti, LA area (ZIP 71411). 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 →