Kaplan, LA (ZIP 70548) has experienced 72 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 tornadoes, 24 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $498.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 75 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kaplan is tornadoes, with 30 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (10%) 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 $7.8M 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 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $40.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2021.
Kaplan has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2016.
Kaplan 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.
Kaplan 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 Kaplan 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 Jan 9, 2013 also caused significant damage ($22.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70548 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (30 events), hailstorms (24 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kaplan, LA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.8M in property damage.
Yes, Kaplan (ZIP 70548) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2021.
Kaplan has 30 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70548 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 $498.3M in property damage in the Kaplan, LA area (ZIP 70548). 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 →