ZIP code 70607, covering Lake Charles, LA, has 124 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 hailstorms, 30 floods, and 27 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $570.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Charles is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 8, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (37%) 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 $516.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Lake Charles has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 31, 2018.
Lake Charles has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Lake Charles has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $45M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Charles was Flash Flood on May 17, 2021, which caused $500M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 12, 2008), causing $45M in damages. Flash Flood on Jan 9, 2013 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70607 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (30 events), tornadoes (27 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Charles, LA, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26K in property damage.
Yes, Lake Charles (ZIP 70607) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $516.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2024.
Lake Charles has 27 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70607 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 17, 2021. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $570.2M in property damage in the Lake Charles, LA area (ZIP 70607). 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 →