Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 70723 in Convent, LA. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $254.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 80 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Convent is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 13, 2021.
Convent has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $122.5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Convent has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $506K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2016.
Convent has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $253.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Convent has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Convent was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $2.6M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70723 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), hurricanes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Convent, LA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Convent (ZIP 70723) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $506K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2016.
Convent has 8 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 $122.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70723 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $250M 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 $254.2M in property damage in the Convent, LA area (ZIP 70723). 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 →