Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Welsh, LA area (ZIP 70591). These include 23 tornadoes, 22 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1B. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (23 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2024.
Welsh has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $857K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2024.
Welsh 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2014.
Welsh has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2019.
Welsh has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.1B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Welsh was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $800M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Oct 9, 2020), causing $300M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 12, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70591 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (23 events), hailstorms (22 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Welsh, LA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Welsh (ZIP 70591) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $857K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2024.
Welsh has 23 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70591 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $800M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1B in property damage in the Welsh, LA area (ZIP 70591). 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 →