Sikes, LA (ZIP 71473) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Sikes has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Sikes has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Sikes has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sikes was EF2 Tornado on May 3, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 13, 2022), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71473 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sikes, LA, with 20 events documented.
Sikes has 16 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71473 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Sikes, LA area (ZIP 71473). 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 →