Independence, LA (ZIP 70443) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 tornadoes, 29 hailstorms, and 5 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $522.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (48% of all events), tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Independence has experienced 5 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $404.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Independence 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 $106.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Independence has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Independence was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 13, 2016), causing $105M in damages. Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021 also caused significant damage ($100M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70443 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (39 events), hailstorms (29 events), hurricanes (5 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Independence, LA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.7M in property damage.
Yes, Independence (ZIP 70443) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $106.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Independence 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 $11.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70443 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $522.8M in property damage in the Independence, LA area (ZIP 70443). 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 →