Amite, LA (ZIP 70422) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 tornadoes, 36 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $525.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (37 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2024.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $800 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 25, 2025.
Amite has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $112.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Amite 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.
Amite has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amite was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 13, 2016), causing $105M in damages. Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021 also caused significant damage ($100M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70422 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (37 events), hailstorms (36 events), floods (7 events), hurricanes (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amite, LA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5M in property damage.
Yes, Amite (ZIP 70422) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $112.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Amite has 37 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 $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70422 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 $525.5M in property damage in the Amite, LA area (ZIP 70422). 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 →