Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 70435 in Zcta 70435, LA. These include 20 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. A total of 48 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 20 recorded incidents (43% 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 Jun 1, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 14, 2020.
Zcta 70435 has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Zcta 70435 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 70435 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 21, 1997), causing $3.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 11, 2024 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70435 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (7 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 70435, LA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 70435 (ZIP 70435) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Zcta 70435 has 17 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 14, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70435 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 $15.7M in property damage in the Zcta 70435, LA area (ZIP 70435). 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 →