New Iberia, LA (ZIP 70560) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (31 total). 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.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (59%) 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 $38.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
New Iberia has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Iberia was Flash Flood on Aug 13, 2016, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 8, 2013), causing $11.1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jan 8, 2013 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70560 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (17 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Iberia, LA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, New Iberia (ZIP 70560) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
New Iberia has 22 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70560 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 13, 2016. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.5M in property damage in the New Iberia, LA area (ZIP 70560). 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 →