Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Greensburg, LA area (ZIP 70441). These include 24 tornadoes, 21 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $907.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (24 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $800 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
Greensburg 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 $851.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Greensburg has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $54.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Greensburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2019.
Greensburg has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 2, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greensburg was Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016, which caused $722M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Aug 13, 2016), causing $105M in damages. Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70441 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (24 events), hailstorms (21 events), floods (7 events), hurricanes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greensburg, LA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Greensburg (ZIP 70441) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $851.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Greensburg has 24 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70441 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 12, 2016. This event caused $722M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $907.8M in property damage in the Greensburg, LA area (ZIP 70441). 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 →