Edgard, LA (ZIP 70049) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $651.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 87 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
Edgard has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $81.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Edgard 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 $520M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Edgard has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edgard was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $500M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 11, 2024), causing $52.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 25, 1992 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70049 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (9 events), hurricanes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edgard, LA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Edgard (ZIP 70049) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $81.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Edgard has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70049 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $651.9M in property damage in the Edgard, LA area (ZIP 70049). 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 →