Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Forked Island, LA area (ZIP 70510). These include 30 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $496.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 82 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (38% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 2012.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (59%) 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 $40.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2025.
Forked Island has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $450M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
Forked Island has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Forked Island has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 29, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forked Island was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 9, 2020, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2020), causing $200M in damages. Flash Flood on Jan 9, 2013 also caused significant damage ($22.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70510 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (29 events), floods (17 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forked Island, LA, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Forked Island (ZIP 70510) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2025.
Forked Island has 29 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70510 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 9, 2020. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $496.4M in property damage in the Forked Island, LA area (ZIP 70510). 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 →