Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 70721 in Point Clair, LA. These include 9 hailstorms, 4 hurricanes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $209M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 9 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Point Clair has experienced 4 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $207.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Point Clair has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $951K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2021.
Point Clair has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Point Clair was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 29, 2021), causing $100M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($6.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70721 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), hurricanes (4 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Point Clair, LA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Point Clair (ZIP 70721) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $951K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2021.
Point Clair has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $205K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70721 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $209M in property damage in the Point Clair, LA area (ZIP 70721). 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 →