Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Franklinton, LA area (ZIP 70438). These include 39 tornadoes, 32 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Franklinton is tornadoes, with 39 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Franklinton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 16, 2019.
Franklinton 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 Franklinton was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 10, 2016), causing $4M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70438 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (39 events), hailstorms (32 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), and hurricanes (3 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Franklinton, LA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Franklinton (ZIP 70438) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Franklinton has 39 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70438 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 $26.5M in property damage in the Franklinton, LA area (ZIP 70438). 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 →