ZIP code 70445, covering Lacombe, LA, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (42 total). 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 Sep 25, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 10, 2024.
Lacombe has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
Lacombe has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 27, 2008.
Lacombe 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 Lacombe was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 2, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jul 1, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70445 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), wildfires (3 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lacombe, LA, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Lacombe (ZIP 70445) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 10, 2024.
Lacombe has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70445 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 $14.2M in property damage in the Lacombe, LA area (ZIP 70445). 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 →