Federal records document 114 natural disaster events in the Church Point, LA area (ZIP 70525). These include 46 hailstorms, 43 tornadoes, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $518.8M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 115 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (19%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (53%) 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 $35.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2023.
Church Point 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.
Church Point has experienced 2 severe wind events 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2017.
Church Point 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Church Point 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. Flood on Jan 10, 2013 also caused significant damage ($27.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70525 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (43 events), floods (19 events), hurricanes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Church Point, LA, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Church Point (ZIP 70525) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2023.
Church Point has 43 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 $12.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70525 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 $518.8M in property damage in the Church Point, LA area (ZIP 70525). 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 →