Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 71452 in Melrose, LA. These include 20 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
Melrose has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2018.
Melrose has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 16, 2018.
Melrose has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 2011.
Melrose has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 31, 2015.
Melrose has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Melrose was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 3, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 26, 2011), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 31, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71452 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (8 events), wildfires (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melrose, LA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Melrose (ZIP 71452) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 31, 2015.
Melrose has 8 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71452 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 3, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Melrose, LA area (ZIP 71452). 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 →