Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 70743 in Hester, LA. These include 5 hailstorms, 3 hurricanes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $272.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (5 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2011.
Hester 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.
Hester has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $18.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Hester has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2018.
Hester 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 Hester 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 Flash Flood (Sep 11, 2024), causing $18M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70743 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), hurricanes (3 events), floods (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hester, LA, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Hester (ZIP 70743) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Hester has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70743 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 $272.1M in property damage in the Hester, LA area (ZIP 70743). 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 →