ZIP code 71423, covering Dry Prong, LA, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dry Prong is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (21%) 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 $7.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2025.
Dry Prong has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $705K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2025.
Dry Prong has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 23, 2024.
Dry Prong 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.
Dry Prong has experienced 1 flood 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 $33.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dry Prong was Flood on Jan 10, 2013, which caused $33.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Dec 3, 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 71423 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (8 events), wildfires (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat 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 Dry Prong, LA, with 53 events documented.
Yes, Dry Prong (ZIP 71423) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $33.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 10, 2013.
Dry Prong has 19 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 $7.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71423 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 10, 2013. This event caused $33.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.1M in property damage in the Dry Prong, LA area (ZIP 71423). 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 →