ZIP code 71417, covering Colfax, LA, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Colfax is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2025.
Colfax 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 Apr 29, 2024.
Colfax has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 23, 2018.
Colfax has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $975K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2016.
Colfax has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colfax was EF3 Tornado on Nov 7, 1957, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 22, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Dec 3, 1953 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71417 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), wildfires (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colfax, LA, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Colfax (ZIP 71417) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $975K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2016.
Colfax has 18 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 $10.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71417 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 7, 1957. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the Colfax, LA area (ZIP 71417). 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 →