Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 70662 in Sugartown, LA. These include 10 tornadoes, 9 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $405.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sugartown is tornadoes, with 10 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $227K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2019.
Sugartown has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Sugartown 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.
Sugartown has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2010.
Sugartown has experienced 2 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 $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2025.
Sugartown has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $405M in documented property damage. 3 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 Sugartown 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70662 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sugartown, LA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $227K in property damage.
Yes, Sugartown (ZIP 70662) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2025.
Sugartown has 10 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 $227K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70662 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 $405.5M in property damage in the Sugartown, LA area (ZIP 70662). 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 →