Slidell, LA (ZIP 70458) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 20 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Slidell is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 8, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% 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 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 10, 2024.
Slidell 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.
Slidell has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 9, 2006.
Slidell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Slidell 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 70458 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (11 events), hurricanes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Slidell, LA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Slidell (ZIP 70458) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 10, 2024.
Slidell has 15 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 70458 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 $14M in property damage in the Slidell, LA area (ZIP 70458). 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 →