Bogalusa, LA (ZIP 70427) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.5M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2024.
There have been 19 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Bogalusa has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Bogalusa has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $13.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bogalusa was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 28, 2012), causing $3.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70427 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (4 events), and hurricanes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bogalusa, LA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Bogalusa (ZIP 70427) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Bogalusa has 19 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70427 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.5M in property damage in the Bogalusa, LA area (ZIP 70427). 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 →