Albany, LA (ZIP 70711) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 15 tornadoes, 10 hailstorms, and 3 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $333.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (50% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $11.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 7, 2017.
Albany has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Albany has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $320.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Albany has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albany was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 28, 2012), causing $12.1M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($8.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70711 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (15 events), hailstorms (10 events), hurricanes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albany, LA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.2M in property damage.
Yes, Albany (ZIP 70711) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2003.
Albany has 15 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 $11.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 7, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70711 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $333.4M in property damage in the Albany, LA area (ZIP 70711). 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 →