Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 70550 in Lawtell, LA. These include 12 tornadoes, 4 hailstorms, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $131.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lawtell is tornadoes, with 12 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2020.
Lawtell has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 5, 2024.
Lawtell 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.
Lawtell 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.
Lawtell has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2023.
Lawtell 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 Lawtell was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $125M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 29, 2002), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70550 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (12 events), hailstorms (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawtell, LA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Lawtell (ZIP 70550) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2023.
Lawtell has 12 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70550 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 1, 2008. This event caused $125M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $131.3M in property damage in the Lawtell, LA area (ZIP 70550). 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 →