Elmer, LA (ZIP 71424) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $632.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 27% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 26, 2024.
Elmer has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2024.
Elmer has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2014.
Elmer has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2015.
Elmer has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 9, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmer was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $500M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $105M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 16, 2019 also caused significant damage ($22M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71424 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), wildfires (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmer, LA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Elmer (ZIP 71424) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $295K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2015.
Elmer has 11 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71424 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $632.6M in property damage in the Elmer, LA area (ZIP 71424). 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 →