Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 70390 in Napoleonville, LA. These include 15 tornadoes, 12 hailstorms, and 5 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Napoleonville is tornadoes, with 15 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 23, 2016.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $300 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 1, 2023.
Napoleonville has experienced 5 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $27.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Napoleonville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Napoleonville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 27, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Napoleonville was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $9.8M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70390 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (15 events), hailstorms (12 events), hurricanes (5 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Napoleonville, LA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Napoleonville (ZIP 70390) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Napoleonville has 15 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 $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 23, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70390 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.2M in property damage in the Napoleonville, LA area (ZIP 70390). 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 →