Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Maurice, LA area (ZIP 70555). These include 24 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $413.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2025.
Maurice 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 $510K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Maurice has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $405M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
Maurice has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maurice was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 9, 2020, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $105M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 1977 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70555 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maurice, LA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Maurice (ZIP 70555) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2025.
Maurice has 24 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70555 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 9, 2020. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $413.8M in property damage in the Maurice, LA area (ZIP 70555). 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 →