Fisher, LA (ZIP 71426) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 2 extreme cold events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $187.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Fisher is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Fisher has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K 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 15, 2024.
Fisher 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 31, 2013.
Fisher has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2019.
Fisher has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Fisher has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fisher was Flash Flood on Oct 31, 2013, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71426 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), hurricane (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fisher, LA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Fisher (ZIP 71426) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 31, 2013.
Fisher has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71426 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 31, 2013. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $187.5K in property damage in the Fisher, LA area (ZIP 71426). 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 →