Saint Bernard, LA (ZIP 70085) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 5 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 22% of all recorded events (5 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2022.
Saint Bernard has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 3, 2011.
Saint Bernard has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 2015.
Saint Bernard 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.
Saint Bernard 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.
Saint Bernard has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Bernard was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012, which caused $26.8M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $6.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70085 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 22% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Bernard, LA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Bernard (ZIP 70085) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
Saint Bernard has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $270K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 3, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70085 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 28, 2012. This event caused $26.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.4M in property damage in the Saint Bernard, LA area (ZIP 70085). 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 →