Reddell, LA (ZIP 70580) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 9 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 2 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $176.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Reddell is tornadoes, with 9 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2020.
Reddell has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2019.
Reddell has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $175M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2020.
Reddell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 25, 2009.
Reddell 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.
Reddell 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 Reddell was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $75M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70580 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), hailstorms (6 events), hurricanes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Reddell, LA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Reddell (ZIP 70580) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 4, 2009.
Reddell has 9 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70580 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $176.5M in property damage in the Reddell, LA area (ZIP 70580). 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 →