ZIP code 71462, covering Noble, LA, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Noble is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Noble has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 31, 2013.
Noble has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Noble has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2009.
Noble has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Noble was EF3 Tornado on Mar 20, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 26, 2011), causing $1M in damages. 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 3, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71462 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Noble, LA, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Noble (ZIP 71462) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 31, 2013.
Noble has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71462 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 20, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Noble, LA area (ZIP 71462). 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 →