ZIP code 71450, covering Marthaville, LA, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Marthaville is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Marthaville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Marthaville 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.
Marthaville has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Marthaville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marthaville was EF2 Tornado on Apr 14, 1993, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 30, 2008), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71450 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marthaville, LA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.
Yes, Marthaville (ZIP 71450) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Marthaville has 12 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 $6.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71450 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 14, 1993. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Marthaville, LA area (ZIP 71450). 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 →