Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Roseland, LA area (ZIP 70456). These include 27 tornadoes, 20 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $165.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (27 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 20 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 Mar 1, 2024.
Roseland 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 $105.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Roseland 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.
Roseland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roseland was Flood on Aug 13, 2016, which caused $105M in property damage. Another major event was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 29, 2021), causing $50M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70456 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (27 events), hailstorms (20 events), floods (4 events), hurricanes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roseland, LA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Roseland (ZIP 70456) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Roseland has 27 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70456 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 13, 2016. This event caused $105M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $165.4M in property damage in the Roseland, LA area (ZIP 70456). 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 →