Metairie, LA (ZIP 70002) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $586.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (43% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $65M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (25%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2019.
Metairie has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
Metairie has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hurricane-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $504.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Metairie was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jan 23, 2000), causing $65M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 5, 2017 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70002 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (10 events), and hurricanes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Metairie, LA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65M in property damage.
Yes, Metairie (ZIP 70002) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
Metairie has 16 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 $10.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70002 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $586.3M in property damage in the Metairie, LA area (ZIP 70002). 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 →