Sun, LA (ZIP 70463) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 13, 2016.
Sun has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $152.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
Sun has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 11, 2016.
Sun has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $13.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sun was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 28, 2012), causing $3.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70463 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and hurricanes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sun, LA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Sun (ZIP 70463) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 11, 2016.
Sun has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $152.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70463 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.5M in property damage in the Sun, LA area (ZIP 70463). 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 →