ZIP code 70517, covering Henderson, LA, has 114 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 25 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2B. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Henderson is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $40.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (60%) 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 $1.1B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Henderson has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Henderson has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Henderson has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $80M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Henderson was Flood on Aug 14, 2016, which caused $700M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 14, 2016), causing $100M in damages. Flood on Aug 14, 2016 also caused significant damage ($100M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70517 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (33 events), floods (25 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Henderson, LA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Henderson (ZIP 70517) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Henderson has 33 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 $40.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70517 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2016. This event caused $700M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2B in property damage in the Henderson, LA area (ZIP 70517). 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 →