ZIP code 71483, covering Winnfield, LA, has 128 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 78 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Winnfield is hailstorms, with 78 recorded events making up 61% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Winnfield has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2017.
Winnfield has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 23, 2024.
Winnfield has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2016.
Winnfield 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winnfield was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 3, 2009), causing $3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Nov 29, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71483 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), tornadoes (30 events), severe wind events (9 events), wildfires (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winnfield, LA, with 78 events documented.
Yes, Winnfield (ZIP 71483) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2016.
Winnfield has 30 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $29.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71483 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.8M in property damage in the Winnfield, LA area (ZIP 71483). 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 →