Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 70659 in Rosepine, LA. These include 19 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $904.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Rosepine has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 16, 2019.
Rosepine has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $744K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 29, 2018.
Rosepine 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
Rosepine has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $900M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2020.
Rosepine has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rosepine was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $900M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 16, 2019), causing $2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 16, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70659 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), hurricane (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rosepine, LA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Rosepine (ZIP 70659) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $744K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 29, 2018.
Rosepine has 9 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 16, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70659 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $900M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $904.3M in property damage in the Rosepine, LA area (ZIP 70659). 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 →