ZIP code 71429, covering Florien, LA, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $272.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Florien is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (94%) 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 $269.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2021.
Florien has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2024.
Florien 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.
Florien has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Florien was Flood on Mar 10, 2016, which caused $86M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 10, 2016), causing $50M in damages. Flood on Mar 10, 2016 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71429 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Florien, LA, with 50 events documented.
Yes, Florien (ZIP 71429) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $269.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2021.
Florien has 21 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71429 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 10, 2016. This event caused $86M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $272.6M in property damage in the Florien, LA area (ZIP 71429). 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 →