Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 70585 in Turkey Creek, LA. These include 5 hailstorms, 2 hurricanes, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $175.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 5 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 24, 2013.
Turkey Creek 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.
Turkey Creek has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 1977.
Turkey Creek 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.
Turkey Creek 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 Turkey Creek 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 70585 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), hurricanes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Turkey Creek, LA, with 5 events documented.
Turkey Creek has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70585 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 $175.3M in property damage in the Turkey Creek, LA area (ZIP 70585). 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 →