Vinton, LA (ZIP 70668) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1B. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 94 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (29 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2019.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (67%) 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 $67.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2023.
Vinton has experienced 4 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 $10M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2021.
Vinton has experienced 3 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 $7B in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
Vinton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vinton was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $6B in property damage and was linked to 13 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Oct 9, 2020), causing $1B in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 19, 2019 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70668 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (4 events), hurricanes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vinton, LA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Vinton (ZIP 70668) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2023.
Vinton has 23 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70668 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $6B in documented property damage. It resulted in 13 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1B in property damage in the Vinton, LA area (ZIP 70668). 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 →