Egan, LA (ZIP 70531) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 22 tornadoes, 13 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $479.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Egan is tornadoes, with 22 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2017.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2024.
Egan has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $566K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2019.
Egan 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.
Egan 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.
Egan has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Egan 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 70531 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (22 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (6 events), hurricanes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Egan, LA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.7M in property damage.
Yes, Egan (ZIP 70531) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $566K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2019.
Egan has 22 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 $8.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70531 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 $479.4M in property damage in the Egan, LA area (ZIP 70531). 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 →