Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 70747 in Innis, LA. These include 10 hailstorms, 3 extreme cold events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Innis is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Innis has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 22, 2025.
Innis 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 $552.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2011.
Innis has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Innis has experienced 3 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 $277.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 1975.
Innis has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Innis was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $7.2M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70747 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), hurricanes (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Innis, LA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Innis (ZIP 70747) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $552.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2011.
Innis has 3 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70747 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 $19.5M in property damage in the Innis, LA area (ZIP 70747). 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 →