Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 70343 in Bourg, LA. These include 13 tornadoes, 12 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M. A total of 41 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (13 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2013.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Bourg 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
Bourg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 12, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bourg was EF2 Tornado on Mar 15, 2000, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 18, 1995), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70343 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (13 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bourg, LA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.1M in property damage.
Yes, Bourg (ZIP 70343) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
Bourg has 13 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 $11.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70343 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 15, 2000. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Bourg, LA area (ZIP 70343). 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 →