Urania, LA (ZIP 71480) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Urania is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Urania has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $55M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 23, 2004.
Urania has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Urania was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 19, 1983), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 23, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71480 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Urania, LA, with 14 events documented.
Urania has 3 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 $55M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 23, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71480 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1983. This event caused $25M 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 $55.1M in property damage in the Urania, LA area (ZIP 71480). 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 →