Pitkin, LA (ZIP 70656) has experienced 102 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 22 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $412.6M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (38 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (10%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 6, 2024.
Pitkin has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $124K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2025.
Pitkin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Pitkin has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pitkin was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $400M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Dec 3, 1953 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70656 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (29 events), wildfires (22 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pitkin, LA, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Pitkin (ZIP 70656) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $124K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2025.
Pitkin has 29 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70656 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $400M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $412.6M in property damage in the Pitkin, LA area (ZIP 70656). 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 →