Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 71427 in Flatwoods, LA. These include 7 hailstorms, 2 wildfires, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 17, 2012.
Flatwoods has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
Flatwoods 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.
Flatwoods has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 29, 2020.
Flatwoods has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Flatwoods has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 23, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Flatwoods was EF2 Tornado on Nov 23, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71427 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flatwoods, LA, with 7 events documented.
Flatwoods has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 23, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71427 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 23, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Flatwoods, LA area (ZIP 71427). 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 →