Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Jennings, LA area (ZIP 70546). These include 34 tornadoes, 23 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2B. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 70 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (44% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $58.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2024.
Jennings has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $653K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2024.
Jennings has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2025.
Jennings has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2014.
Jennings has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.1B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jennings was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $800M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Oct 9, 2020), causing $300M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Oct 29, 1974 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70546 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (34 events), hailstorms (23 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jennings, LA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $58.5M in property damage.
Yes, Jennings (ZIP 70546) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $653K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2024.
Jennings has 34 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 $58.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70546 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $800M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2B in property damage in the Jennings, LA area (ZIP 70546). 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 →