Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 70471 in Zcta 70471, LA. These include 25 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M.
With 25 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms 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 hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Zcta 70471 has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Zcta 70471 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.
Zcta 70471 has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 70471 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 11, 2024), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jul 1, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70471 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), hurricanes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 70471, LA, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 70471 (ZIP 70471) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Zcta 70471 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 $155K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70471 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 $10.9M in property damage in the Zcta 70471, LA area (ZIP 70471). 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 →