Grand Chenier, LA (ZIP 70643) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $441.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 12 recorded incidents (40% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (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 $396.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2016.
Grand Chenier has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2012.
Grand Chenier has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 1988.
Grand Chenier has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2014.
Grand Chenier 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.
Grand Chenier 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 Grand Chenier was Flood on Aug 14, 2016, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 14, 2016), causing $50M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008 also caused significant damage ($45M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70643 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Chenier, LA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $396.3M in property damage.
Yes, Grand Chenier (ZIP 70643) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $396.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2016.
Grand Chenier has 4 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 $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70643 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2016. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $441.4M in property damage in the Grand Chenier, LA area (ZIP 70643). 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 →