Brusly, LA (ZIP 70719) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 3 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2023.
Brusly has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $749K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
Brusly has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 18, 1995.
Brusly has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $11.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brusly was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 8, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70719 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), and hurricanes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brusly, LA, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Brusly (ZIP 70719) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $749K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
Brusly has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 18, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70719 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.7M in property damage in the Brusly, LA area (ZIP 70719). 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 →