Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 70532 in Elton, LA. These include 20 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $426.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Elton is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Elton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Elton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $18.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Elton has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Elton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.
Elton has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $405M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elton was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $400M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 13, 2016), causing $15M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70532 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elton, LA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Elton (ZIP 70532) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Elton has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70532 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $400M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $426.5M in property damage in the Elton, LA area (ZIP 70532). 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 →