Mount Airy, LA (ZIP 70076) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 5 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 3 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $549M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (5 total). Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $28.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Mount Airy has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2015.
Mount Airy 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.
Mount Airy has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2014.
Mount Airy has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Airy 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 $18M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($11.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70076 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), hurricanes (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Airy, LA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.8M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Airy (ZIP 70076) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Mount Airy has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70076 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 $549M in property damage in the Mount Airy, LA area (ZIP 70076). 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 →