ZIP code 70544, covering Jeanerette, LA, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jeanerette is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
Jeanerette 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 $718K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Jeanerette has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jeanerette was EF2 Tornado on Apr 4, 1952, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 2, 1999), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 4, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70544 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jeanerette, LA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51K in property damage.
Yes, Jeanerette (ZIP 70544) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $718K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Jeanerette 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70544 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1952. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Jeanerette, LA area (ZIP 70544). 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 →