ZIP code 70036 in Barataria, LA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $520K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Barataria is hailstorms, with 4 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2011.
Barataria has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2005.
Barataria has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 21, 2023.
Barataria has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barataria was EF2 Tornado on Oct 13, 1970, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 24, 1997), causing $160K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70036 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barataria, LA, with 4 events documented.
Barataria has 3 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 $510K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70036 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 13, 1970. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $520K in property damage in the Barataria, LA area (ZIP 70036). 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 →