ZIP code 70403, covering Hammond, LA, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (33 total). 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 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Hammond has experienced 3 floods 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 $766K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2020.
Hammond has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hammond was EF1 Tornado on Aug 1, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 5, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 6, 1953 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70403 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hammond, LA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Hammond (ZIP 70403) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $766K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2020.
Hammond has 23 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 $9.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70403 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 1, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Hammond, LA area (ZIP 70403). 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 →