Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 70341 in Belle Rose, LA. These include 17 tornadoes, 9 hailstorms, and 5 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 88 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Belle Rose is tornadoes, with 17 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Belle Rose has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2003.
Belle Rose 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.
Belle Rose has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 8, 2009.
Belle Rose has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 27, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belle Rose 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 70341 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (17 events), hailstorms (9 events), hurricanes (5 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belle Rose, LA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Belle Rose (ZIP 70341) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 8, 2009.
Belle Rose has 17 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70341 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 $31.6M in property damage in the Belle Rose, LA area (ZIP 70341). 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 →