Federal records document 152 natural disaster events in the Hicks, LA area (ZIP 71446). These include 58 hailstorms, 50 tornadoes, and 22 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $939.2M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 64 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
There have been 50 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (8%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $36.8M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 6, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Hicks 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.
Hicks has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hicks 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 EF3 Tornado (Dec 16, 2019), causing $22M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Dec 3, 1953 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71446 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (50 events), wildfires (22 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hicks, LA, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Hicks (ZIP 71446) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Hicks has 50 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $36.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71446 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 $939.2M in property damage in the Hicks, LA area (ZIP 71446). 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 →