Fields, LA (ZIP 70653) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 tornadoes, 22 hailstorms, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1B. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fields is tornadoes, with 27 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $71.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2019.
Fields 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 $215K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2014.
Fields has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hurricane-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1B in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fields was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $1B in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 29, 2017), causing $45M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 14, 2019 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70653 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (27 events), hailstorms (22 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (3 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fields, LA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Fields (ZIP 70653) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $71.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2019.
Fields has 27 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 $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70653 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $1B in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1B in property damage in the Fields, LA area (ZIP 70653). 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 →