Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 70538 in Franklin, LA. These include 21 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $239.2M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Franklin is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 23, 2016.
Franklin has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $698K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 22, 2017.
Franklin has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $235M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
Franklin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 26, 2009.
Franklin 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Franklin was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $180M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Oct 9, 2020), causing $50M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Jul 13, 2019 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70538 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (8 events), hurricanes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Franklin, LA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101K in property damage.
Yes, Franklin (ZIP 70538) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $698K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 22, 2017.
Franklin has 13 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 23, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70538 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 1, 2008. This event caused $180M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $239.2M in property damage in the Franklin, LA area (ZIP 70538). 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 →