Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 70541 in Grand Coteau, LA. These include 6 floods, 6 tornadoes, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $293.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grand Coteau is floods, with 6 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $167.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2019.
Grand Coteau has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2019.
Grand Coteau has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Grand Coteau 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Grand Coteau has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2014.
Grand Coteau has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $125M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grand Coteau was Flash Flood on Mar 12, 2012, which caused $164M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $125M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 12, 2012 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70541 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), hailstorms (5 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Coteau, LA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $167.2M in property damage.
Yes, Grand Coteau (ZIP 70541) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $167.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2019.
Grand Coteau has 6 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70541 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 12, 2012. This event caused $164M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $293.9M in property damage in the Grand Coteau, LA area (ZIP 70541). 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 →