Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 70394 in Raceland, LA. These include 22 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 45 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Raceland has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Raceland was EF2 Tornado on Mar 15, 2000, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 18, 1995), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70394 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (16 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Raceland, LA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Raceland (ZIP 70394) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $160K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
Raceland has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70394 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 15, 2000. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.7M in property damage in the Raceland, LA area (ZIP 70394). 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 →