Montgomery, LA (ZIP 71454) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (16%) 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 $31.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2018.
Montgomery has experienced 6 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Montgomery has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $450K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 31, 2015.
Montgomery has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 23, 2024.
Montgomery 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 Montgomery was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 22, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71454 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), wildfires (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montgomery, LA, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Montgomery (ZIP 71454) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $450K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 31, 2015.
Montgomery has 25 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 $31.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71454 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 $35.5M in property damage in the Montgomery, LA area (ZIP 71454). 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 →