Iowa, LA (ZIP 70647) has experienced 117 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1B. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (59 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (55%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Iowa has experienced 3 blizzards on record. 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.
Iowa has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2013.
Iowa 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Iowa 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. Flash Flood on Jan 9, 2013 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70647 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (30 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Iowa, LA, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26K in property damage.
Yes, Iowa (ZIP 70647) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Iowa has 30 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $15.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70647 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 Iowa, LA area (ZIP 70647). 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 →