Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 70040 in Braithwaite, LA. These include 30 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $840K. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (30 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2023.
Braithwaite has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $635K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 2011.
Braithwaite has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $147K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
Braithwaite has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 29, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Braithwaite was EF2 Tornado on Oct 30, 1967, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 29, 2011), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70040 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Braithwaite, LA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Braithwaite (ZIP 70040) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $147K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
Braithwaite has 7 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 $635K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70040 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 30, 1967. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $840K in property damage in the Braithwaite, LA area (ZIP 70040). 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 →