Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 70075 in Meraux, LA. These include 12 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $113.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Meraux is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Meraux has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
Meraux has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2000.
Meraux has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2013.
Meraux has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
Meraux has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $33M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 28, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Meraux was EF2 Tornado on Dec 14, 2022, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 22, 2022), causing $30M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($26.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70075 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meraux, LA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Meraux (ZIP 70075) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $104K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
Meraux has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $80.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70075 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 14, 2022. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $113.5M in property damage in the Meraux, LA area (ZIP 70075). 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 →