Buras, LA (ZIP 70041) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 12 tornadoes and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $257.8K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 12 recorded incidents (75% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $257.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 15, 2006.
Buras has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buras was EF1 Tornado on Nov 16, 2000, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70041 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (12 events) and hailstorms (4 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buras, LA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $257.8K in property damage.
Buras has 12 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 $257.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 15, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70041 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 16, 2000. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $257.8K in property damage in the Buras, LA area (ZIP 70041). 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 →