Donaldsonville, LA (ZIP 70346) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $213M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Donaldsonville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2021.
Donaldsonville has experienced 4 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $207.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Donaldsonville was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 29, 2021), causing $100M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($6.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70346 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (7 events), and hurricanes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Donaldsonville, LA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Donaldsonville (ZIP 70346) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2021.
Donaldsonville 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70346 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $213M in property damage in the Donaldsonville, LA area (ZIP 70346). 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 →