Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Hackberry, LA area (ZIP 70645). These include 28 wildfires, 13 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.1M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 28 recorded incidents (46% of all events), wildfires 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 wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2024.
Hackberry has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
Hackberry has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $840K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Hackberry has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Hackberry 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hackberry was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 2, 2000), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70645 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (28 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hackberry, LA, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Hackberry (ZIP 70645) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $215K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
Hackberry has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $840K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70645 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.1M in property damage in the Hackberry, LA area (ZIP 70645). 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 →