ZIP code 70577, covering Port Barre, LA, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 20 tornadoes, 19 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $136.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (20 total). Of these, 3 (15%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Port Barre has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 29, 2017.
Port Barre has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 29, 2011.
Port Barre 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.
Port Barre 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Barre was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $125M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 26, 2006), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Dec 3, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70577 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (20 events), hailstorms (19 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Barre, LA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.7M in property damage.
Yes, Port Barre (ZIP 70577) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 29, 2017.
Port Barre has 20 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 $7.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70577 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 $136.6M in property damage in the Port Barre, LA area (ZIP 70577). 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 →