Paincourtville, LA (ZIP 70391) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 5 hurricanes, 5 tornadoes, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 5 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hurricanes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $27.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Paincourtville 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 $77.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 23, 2016.
Paincourtville has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $300 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 7, 1998.
Paincourtville has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 8, 2009.
Paincourtville 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 Paincourtville 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 70391 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hurricanes (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hurricanes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hurricanes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paincourtville, LA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.3M in property damage.
Yes, Paincourtville (ZIP 70391) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 8, 2009.
Paincourtville 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 $77.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 23, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70391 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 $28.3M in property damage in the Paincourtville, LA area (ZIP 70391). 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 →