ZIP code 70094, covering Bridge City, LA, has 149 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 32 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $646M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 54 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (68 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $65M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (22%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. 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 $70M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
Bridge City 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 $504.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridge City was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jan 23, 2000), causing $65M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 14, 2022 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70094 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), floods (32 events), tornadoes (32 events), severe wind events (14 events), and hurricanes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridge City, LA, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65M in property damage.
Yes, Bridge City (ZIP 70094) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
Bridge City has 32 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 $70M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70094 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $646M in property damage in the Bridge City, LA area (ZIP 70094). 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 →