Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 71461 in Newllano, LA. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $904.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
Newllano has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
Newllano 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.
Newllano 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.
Newllano has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $900M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newllano 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 71461 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newllano, LA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Newllano (ZIP 71461) 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.
Newllano has 7 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71461 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 $904.2M in property damage in the Newllano, LA area (ZIP 71461). 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 →