Erath, LA (ZIP 70533) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $488.8M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 2012.
Erath has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $37.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2019.
Erath has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $450M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
Erath has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Erath was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 9, 2020, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2020), causing $200M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 13, 2016 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70533 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (10 events), hurricanes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Erath, LA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Erath (ZIP 70533) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2019.
Erath has 14 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70533 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 9, 2020. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $488.8M in property damage in the Erath, LA area (ZIP 70533). 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 →