Pierre Part, LA (ZIP 70339) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 12 tornadoes, 7 hailstorms, and 5 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.5M. A total of 25 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (12 total). 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 $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 23, 2016.
Pierre Part has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2020.
Pierre Part has experienced 5 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $27.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Pierre Part has experienced 3 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2011.
Pierre Part has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pierre Part was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $9.8M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70339 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (12 events), hailstorms (7 events), hurricanes (5 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pierre Part, LA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $700K in property damage.
Yes, Pierre Part (ZIP 70339) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2011.
Pierre Part has 12 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 $700K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 23, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70339 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.5M in property damage in the Pierre Part, LA area (ZIP 70339). 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 →