Hammond, LA (ZIP 70401) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 5 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $412.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hammond is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Hammond has experienced 5 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $404.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Hammond has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 11, 2016.
Hammond has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hammond was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 29, 2021), causing $100M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 15, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70401 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (22 events), hurricanes (5 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hammond, LA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Hammond (ZIP 70401) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 11, 2016.
Hammond has 22 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 $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70401 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $412.7M in property damage in the Hammond, LA area (ZIP 70401). 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 →