Clifton, LA (ZIP 71455) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 wildfires, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Clifton has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Clifton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 20, 2023.
Clifton 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.
Clifton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Clifton has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 7, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clifton was EF2 Tornado on Nov 23, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 23, 2004), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71455 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), wildfires (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifton, LA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Clifton (ZIP 71455) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 7, 1998.
Clifton has 6 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71455 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 23, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Clifton, LA area (ZIP 71455). 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 →