Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 70556 in Mermentau, LA. These include 11 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $495.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mermentau is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2024.
Mermentau has experienced 10 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2017.
Mermentau has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2011.
Mermentau has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $470M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
Mermentau has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 1988.
Mermentau 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mermentau was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 9, 2020, which caused $350M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2020), causing $100M 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 70556 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (3 events), hurricanes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mermentau, LA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Mermentau (ZIP 70556) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2011.
Mermentau has 10 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 $25.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70556 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 9, 2020. This event caused $350M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $495.8M in property damage in the Mermentau, LA area (ZIP 70556). 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 →