Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 70127 in New Orleans, LA. These include 12 severe wind events, 9 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $114.6M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Orleans is severe wind events, with 12 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
New Orleans has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $81.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
New Orleans has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
New Orleans has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 7, 2017.
New Orleans 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.
New Orleans 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Orleans was EF2 Tornado on Dec 14, 2022, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 22, 2022), causing $30M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($26.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70127 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Orleans, LA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, New Orleans (ZIP 70127) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $73K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
New Orleans has 9 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 $81.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70127 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 14, 2022. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $114.6M in property damage in the New Orleans, LA area (ZIP 70127). 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 →