Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 70420 in Abita Springs, LA. These include 21 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2024.
Abita Springs has experienced 9 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 $952.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 26, 2022.
Abita Springs has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Abita Springs has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 28, 2012.
Abita Springs has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Abita Springs was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 1, 2003), causing $2M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($510K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70420 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), hurricanes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Abita Springs, LA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Abita Springs (ZIP 70420) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2024.
Abita Springs has 9 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 $952.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70420 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 28, 2012. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Abita Springs, LA area (ZIP 70420). 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 →