Violet, LA (ZIP 70092) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 extreme heat events, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2022.
Violet 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.
Violet 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.
Violet 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.
Violet has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2005.
Violet 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 Violet 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.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70092 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Violet, LA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Violet (ZIP 70092) 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.
Violet has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $35K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70092 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 $33.2M in property damage in the Violet, LA area (ZIP 70092). 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 →