ZIP code 71459, covering Fort Polk, LA, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 7 wildfires, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $903.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Polk is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
Fort Polk has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2024.
Fort Polk has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $679K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Fort Polk has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 23, 2004.
Fort Polk has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Fort Polk has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Polk was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $900M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 22, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71459 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), wildfires (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Polk, LA, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Fort Polk (ZIP 71459) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $679K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Fort Polk 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 23, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71459 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $900M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $903.9M in property damage in the Fort Polk, LA area (ZIP 71459). 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 →