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70057 Hahnville, LA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Hahnville, LA (70057)

Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Hahnville, LA area (ZIP 70057). These include 31 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $610.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 92 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Hahnville is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $51.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.

🌊 Floods

There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $54.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2025.

🌀 Hurricanes

Hahnville 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 $504.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.

💨 Severe wind events

Hahnville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2015.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Hahnville was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $500M in property damage. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Hahnville, LA (70057)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70057 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (16 events), hurricanes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 70057?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hahnville, LA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 70057 (Hahnville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Hahnville (ZIP 70057) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2025.

Has Hahnville (70057) ever been hit by a tornado?

Hahnville has 17 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 $51.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Hahnville, LA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70057 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 70057?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $610.3M in property damage in the Hahnville, LA area (ZIP 70057). 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 →

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