Berwick, LA (ZIP 70342) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $236.3M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 7 recorded incidents (25% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2016.
Berwick 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 May 3, 2017.
Berwick has experienced 7 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 $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 2, 1999.
Berwick has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $235M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
Berwick has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2013.
Berwick has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berwick was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $180M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Oct 9, 2020), causing $50M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Jul 13, 2019 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70342 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), hurricanes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berwick, LA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Berwick (ZIP 70342) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2016.
Berwick has 7 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 $405K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 2, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70342 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 1, 2008. This event caused $180M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $236.3M in property damage in the Berwick, LA area (ZIP 70342). 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 →