ZIP code 70583, covering Scott, LA, has 110 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 32 tornadoes, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4B. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 76 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Scott is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (13%) 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 $39.3M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (50%) 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 $909.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 13, 2024.
Scott has experienced 6 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 May 13, 2024.
Scott has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $510K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Scott has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $405M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scott was Flood on Aug 14, 2016, which caused $700M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Oct 9, 2020), causing $300M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($105M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70583 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (32 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scott, LA, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Scott (ZIP 70583) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $909.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 13, 2024.
Scott has 32 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 $39.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70583 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2016. This event caused $700M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4B in property damage in the Scott, LA area (ZIP 70583). 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 →