ZIP code 71456, covering Natchez, LA, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Natchez is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2018.
Natchez has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $700K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 31, 2015.
Natchez has experienced 5 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 19, 2020.
Natchez has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 16, 2018.
Natchez 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 Natchez was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 3, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 20, 1976), 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 71456 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 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 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Natchez, LA, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Natchez (ZIP 71456) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $700K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 31, 2015.
Natchez has 13 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71456 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 $13M in property damage in the Natchez, LA area (ZIP 71456). 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 →