Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 70552 in Loreauville, LA. These include 7 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Loreauville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Loreauville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2022.
Loreauville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Loreauville has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $80M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Loreauville was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $65M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $15M in damages. Flash Flood on Dec 8, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70552 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loreauville, LA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Loreauville (ZIP 70552) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Loreauville has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $70K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70552 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 1, 2008. This event caused $65M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81.6M in property damage in the Loreauville, LA area (ZIP 70552). 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 →