ZIP code 70634, covering Deridder, LA, has 134 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 tornadoes, 49 hailstorms, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1B. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Deridder is tornadoes, with 50 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 49 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (59%) 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 $46.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2025.
Deridder has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2024.
Deridder has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2023.
Deridder 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 $215K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deridder was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $1B in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 29, 2017), causing $45M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 3, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70634 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (50 events), hailstorms (49 events), floods (17 events), wildfires (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deridder, LA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Deridder (ZIP 70634) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $46.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2025.
Deridder has 50 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 $9.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70634 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $1B in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1B in property damage in the Deridder, LA area (ZIP 70634). 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 →