Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 71414 in Clarence, LA. These include 22 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clarence is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2023.
Clarence has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2018.
Clarence has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $100K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2016.
Clarence has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Clarence 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.
Clarence 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 Clarence was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 12, 2001), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71414 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarence, LA, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Clarence (ZIP 71414) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2016.
Clarence has 6 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71414 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Clarence, LA area (ZIP 71414). 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 →