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70582 Saint Martinvill, LA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Saint Martinvill, LA (70582)

Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Saint Martinvill, LA area (ZIP 70582). These include 43 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $90.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 43 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2022.

🌊 Floods

There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Saint Martinvill has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Saint Martinvill has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.

🌀 Hurricanes

Saint Martinvill has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $80M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 1, 2008.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Martinvill was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $65M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $15M in damages. Flash Flood on Dec 8, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Saint Martinvill, LA (70582)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70582 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 70582?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Martinvill, LA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 70582 (Saint Martinvill) prone to flooding?

Yes, Saint Martinvill (ZIP 70582) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.

Has Saint Martinvill (70582) ever been hit by a tornado?

Saint Martinvill has 25 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Saint Martinvill, LA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70582 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 1, 2008. This event caused $65M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 70582?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $90.6M in property damage in the Saint Martinvill, LA area (ZIP 70582). 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 →

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