Clarks, LA (ZIP 71415) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $652K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Clarks has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Clarks has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Clarks has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarks was EF1 Tornado on Mar 21, 2012, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71415 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarks, LA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Clarks has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71415 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 21, 2012. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $652K in property damage in the Clarks, LA area (ZIP 71415). 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 →