Hebert, LA (ZIP 71418) has experienced 142 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 95 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $100.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (95 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (19%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 29, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Hebert has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $90.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2022.
Hebert 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hebert was Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2008, which caused $63M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 16, 2006), causing $10.4M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 16, 2006 also caused significant damage ($10.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71418 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (8 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hebert, LA, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Hebert (ZIP 71418) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2022.
Hebert has 26 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 $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71418 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 2, 2008. This event caused $63M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100.6M in property damage in the Hebert, LA area (ZIP 71418). 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 →