Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 70437 in Folsom, LA. These include 12 tornadoes, 10 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16M. A total of 47 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (12 total). 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Folsom has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2024.
Folsom 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 $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Folsom 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 Folsom was Flash Flood on Mar 10, 2016, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 21, 1997), causing $3.5M in damages. Flood on Aug 12, 2016 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70437 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (12 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (6 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Folsom, LA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.3M in property damage.
Yes, Folsom (ZIP 70437) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Folsom has 12 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70437 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 10, 2016. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16M in property damage in the Folsom, LA area (ZIP 70437). 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 →