Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Holden, LA area (ZIP 70744). These include 24 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $440.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Holden is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2024.
Holden has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $108.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Holden has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $320.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Holden has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Holden was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 13, 2016), causing $105M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($12.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70744 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (5 events), hurricanes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holden, LA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Holden (ZIP 70744) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $108.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Holden has 23 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 $11.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70744 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $440.6M in property damage in the Holden, LA area (ZIP 70744). 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 →