Tangipahoa, LA (ZIP 70465) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 9 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 3 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.4M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (9 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $977.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Tangipahoa has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2021.
Tangipahoa 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.
Tangipahoa 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tangipahoa was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 28, 2012), causing $4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70465 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), hailstorms (6 events), hurricanes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tangipahoa, LA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $977.5K in property damage.
Yes, Tangipahoa (ZIP 70465) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 2011.
Tangipahoa has 9 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 $977.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70465 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.4M in property damage in the Tangipahoa, LA area (ZIP 70465). 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 →