Hornbeck, LA (ZIP 71439) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $905.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2022.
Hornbeck has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2012.
Hornbeck has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Hornbeck has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $900M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2020.
Hornbeck has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hornbeck was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $900M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 20, 2012), causing $1.9M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 9, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71439 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hornbeck, LA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Hornbeck (ZIP 71439) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2012.
Hornbeck has 11 recorded tornado events 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71439 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $900M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $905.8M in property damage in the Hornbeck, LA area (ZIP 71439). 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 →