Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 70729 in Erwinville, LA. These include 6 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Erwinville is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2025.
Erwinville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 4, 2007.
Erwinville 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Erwinville 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.
Erwinville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Erwinville 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 70729 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), hurricanes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Erwinville, LA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Erwinville (ZIP 70729) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Erwinville has 6 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 4, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70729 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 $16.7M in property damage in the Erwinville, LA area (ZIP 70729). 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 →