Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 70639 in Evans, LA. These include 11 tornadoes, 8 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (11 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Evans has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $47.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2017.
Evans has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 21, 2007.
Evans has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Evans has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Evans was Flash Flood on Aug 29, 2017, which caused $45M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Oct 16, 2006), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 17, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70639 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Evans, LA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Evans (ZIP 70639) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $47.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2017.
Evans has 11 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70639 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 29, 2017. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.2M in property damage in the Evans, LA area (ZIP 70639). 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 →