Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 71441 in Kelly, LA. These include 32 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kelly is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Kelly has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Kelly has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kelly was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 23, 2004), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 23, 2004 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71441 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kelly, LA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $202K in property damage.
Kelly has 11 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 $32.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71441 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.1M in property damage in the Kelly, LA area (ZIP 71441). 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 →