Rayne, LA (ZIP 70578) has experienced 98 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 37 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $526M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 49 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (41 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (11%) 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 $26.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (81%) 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 $29.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
Rayne 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.
Rayne 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 Rayne 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. Flood on Jan 10, 2013 also caused significant damage ($27.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70578 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (37 events), floods (16 events), hurricanes (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rayne, LA, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Rayne (ZIP 70578) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
Rayne has 37 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 $26.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70578 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 $526M in property damage in the Rayne, LA area (ZIP 70578). 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 →