Pearl River, LA (ZIP 70452) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.6M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Pearl River is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. 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 Jul 16, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 10, 2024.
Pearl River has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
Pearl River 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 Pearl River 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 70452 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pearl River, LA, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Pearl River (ZIP 70452) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 10, 2024.
Pearl River has 24 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70452 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 $15.6M in property damage in the Pearl River, LA area (ZIP 70452). 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 →