Montegut, LA (ZIP 70377) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 8 hurricanes, 7 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6B. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
Hurricanes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% 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.
Montegut has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
Montegut has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2000.
Montegut 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.
Montegut 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 Montegut 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 70377 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hurricanes (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hurricanes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hurricanes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montegut, LA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5B in property damage.
Montegut has 5 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 $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70377 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 Montegut, LA area (ZIP 70377). 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 →