Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 70462 in Springfield, LA. These include 15 tornadoes, 14 hailstorms, and 3 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $330.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (43% 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2025.
Springfield has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $320.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Springfield has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2003.
Springfield has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 20, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 28, 2012), causing $12.1M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($8.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70462 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (15 events), hailstorms (14 events), hurricanes (3 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, LA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.3M in property damage.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 70462) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2003.
Springfield has 15 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70462 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 $330.6M in property damage in the Springfield, LA area (ZIP 70462). 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 →