Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Union Parish, LA area (ZIP 71749). These include 40 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Union Parish is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Union Parish has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2021.
Union Parish has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Union Parish has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
Union Parish has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 10, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Union Parish was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 12, 2005), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 1972 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71749 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (24 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union Parish, LA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Union Parish (ZIP 71749) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $425K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2009.
Union Parish has 24 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 $6.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71749 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 12, 2000. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.5M in property damage in the Union Parish, LA area (ZIP 71749). 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 →