Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the New Orleans, LA area (ZIP 70129). These include 18 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $165.2M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Orleans is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 24% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $132M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
New Orleans has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 19, 2023.
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.
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 EF2 Tornado (Dec 14, 2022), causing $50M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 22, 2022 also caused significant damage ($30M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70129 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (16 events), floods (12 events), wildfires (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 24% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Orleans, LA, with 18 events documented.
Yes, New Orleans (ZIP 70129) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
New Orleans has 16 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 $132M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70129 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 $165.2M in property damage in the New Orleans, LA area (ZIP 70129). 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 →