Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 70358 in Grand Isle, LA. These include 6 tornadoes, 5 severe wind events, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $51M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grand Isle is tornadoes, with 6 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2012.
Grand Isle has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Grand Isle has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grand Isle was EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1993, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 15, 1985), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70358 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Isle, LA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50.9M in property damage.
Grand Isle has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70358 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1993. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51M in property damage in the Grand Isle, LA area (ZIP 70358). 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 →