Larose, LA (ZIP 70373) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 8 hurricanes, 6 tornadoes, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6B. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 175 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hurricanes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hurricane-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.5B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Larose has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. 23 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2023.
Larose has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Larose has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 2, 2010.
Larose 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 Larose was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $750M in property damage. Another major event was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 29, 2021), causing $750M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 2, 1996 also caused significant damage ($20M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70373 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hurricanes (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hurricanes, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hurricanes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Larose, LA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5B in property damage.
Larose has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70373 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $750M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6B in property damage in the Larose, LA area (ZIP 70373). 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 →