Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 70374 in Lockport, LA. These include 8 hurricanes, 7 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6B. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 174 injuries.
Hurricanes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (8 total). 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.
Lockport has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Lockport 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 23 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2000.
Lockport 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.
Lockport has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 12, 1984.
Lockport has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lockport 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).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70374 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hurricanes (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hurricanes, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hurricanes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lockport, LA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5B in property damage.
Yes, Lockport (ZIP 70374) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2012.
Lockport has 7 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70374 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 Lockport, LA area (ZIP 70374). 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 →