Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Derry, LA area (ZIP 71416). These include 30 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 20, 2023.
Derry has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Derry has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2019.
Derry has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 31, 2015.
Derry 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Derry was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 3, 2009, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 3, 2009), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71416 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (13 events), wildfires (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Derry, LA, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Derry (ZIP 71416) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 31, 2015.
Derry has 13 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71416 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 3, 2009. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Derry, LA area (ZIP 71416). 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 →