ZIP code 71468, covering Provencal, LA, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Provencal is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 20, 2023.
Provencal has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Provencal has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
Provencal 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.
Provencal 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Provencal was EF1 Tornado on Apr 26, 2011, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 23, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71468 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (18 events), wildfires (7 events), severe wind events (3 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 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Provencal, LA, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Provencal (ZIP 71468) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 7, 1998.
Provencal has 18 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71468 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 2011. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Provencal, LA area (ZIP 71468). 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 →