Grosse Tete, LA (ZIP 70740) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Grosse Tete has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 1992.
Grosse Tete has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $164K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
Grosse Tete has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Grosse Tete has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Grosse Tete has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grosse Tete was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $5.7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 8, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70740 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), hurricanes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grosse Tete, LA, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Grosse Tete (ZIP 70740) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $164K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
Grosse Tete has 4 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70740 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 $21.6M in property damage in the Grosse Tete, LA area (ZIP 70740). 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 →