ZIP code 70706, covering Zcta 70706, LA, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9B. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. 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 $465K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
Zcta 70706 has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $2.6B in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Zcta 70706 has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $297.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Zcta 70706 has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2018.
Zcta 70706 has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 70706 was Flood on Aug 13, 2016, which caused $1.3B in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2016), causing $722M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016 also caused significant damage ($576M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70706 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (8 events), hurricanes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 70706, LA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 70706 (ZIP 70706) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Zcta 70706 has 13 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 $465K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70706 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 13, 2016. This event caused $1.3B in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9B in property damage in the Zcta 70706, LA area (ZIP 70706). 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 →