Elizabeth, LA (ZIP 70638) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $405.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2024.
Elizabeth has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $401.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2020.
Elizabeth has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Elizabeth has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.
Elizabeth has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2025.
Elizabeth has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $405M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elizabeth was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $400M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70638 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elizabeth, LA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Elizabeth (ZIP 70638) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $101K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2025.
Elizabeth has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $401.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70638 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $400M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $405.7M in property damage in the Elizabeth, LA area (ZIP 70638). 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 →