Fenton, LA (ZIP 70640) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 blizzards, 2 hurricanes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1B. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 3 recorded incidents (38% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Fenton 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.
Fenton has experienced 1 flood 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 $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 11, 2016.
Fenton has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 24, 1996.
Fenton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fenton 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 70640 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), flood (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fenton, LA, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Fenton (ZIP 70640) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $850K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 11, 2016.
Fenton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70640 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 Fenton, LA area (ZIP 70640). 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 →