Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 70086 in Saint James, LA. These include 13 tornadoes, 9 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $261.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 82 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Saint James is tornadoes, with 13 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Saint James has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 13, 2021.
Saint James has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Saint James has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $253.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint James was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 11, 2024), causing $4.5M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70086 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (13 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (4 events), and hurricanes (3 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint James, LA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Saint James (ZIP 70086) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Saint James has 13 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70086 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $261.3M in property damage in the Saint James, LA area (ZIP 70086). 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 →