ZIP code 70050 in Empire, LA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 6 events documented. These include 3 hailstorms and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 3 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2005.
Empire has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 15, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Empire was EF2 Tornado on Oct 30, 1967, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70050 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events) and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Empire, LA, with 3 events documented.
Empire 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 $60K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 15, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70050 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 30, 1967. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60K in property damage in the Empire, LA area (ZIP 70050). 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 →