New Orleans, LA (ZIP 70128) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 12 severe wind events, 3 hailstorms, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (12 total). 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 3 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 3 tornadoes on record. 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 7, 2017.
New Orleans has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 19, 2023.
New Orleans has experienced 2 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Orleans 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 70128 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (12 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), wildfires (3 events), floods (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 40% 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 70128) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2022.
New Orleans has 3 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 7, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70128 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 $33.1M in property damage in the New Orleans, LA area (ZIP 70128). 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 →