Theriot, LA (ZIP 70397) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 8 hurricanes, 5 tornadoes, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6B. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hurricanes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hurricane-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.6B in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Theriot has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $602.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2002.
Theriot has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Theriot has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 29, 1987.
Theriot has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 2, 2010.
Theriot has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 19, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Theriot was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $750M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 29, 2021), causing $750M in damages. Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 11, 2024 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70397 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hurricanes (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hurricanes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hurricanes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Theriot, LA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6B in property damage.
Theriot has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $602.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70397 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $750M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6B in property damage in the Theriot, LA area (ZIP 70397). 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 →