Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Branch, LA area (ZIP 70516). These include 21 tornadoes, 19 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $476.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (21 total). Of these, 5 (24%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Branch has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $812K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
Branch has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $470M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
Branch has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Branch has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Branch was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 9, 2020, which caused $350M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2020), causing $100M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70516 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (21 events), hailstorms (19 events), floods (6 events), hurricanes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Branch, LA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Branch (ZIP 70516) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $812K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
Branch has 21 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70516 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 9, 2020. This event caused $350M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $476.3M in property damage in the Branch, LA area (ZIP 70516). 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 →