Morganza, LA (ZIP 70759) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 9 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Morganza is tornadoes, with 9 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Morganza has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 15, 2016.
Morganza has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Morganza 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.
Morganza 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morganza 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. Flood on Aug 13, 2016 also caused significant damage ($4.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70759 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and hurricanes (3 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morganza, LA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Morganza (ZIP 70759) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Morganza has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70759 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 $26.2M in property damage in the Morganza, LA area (ZIP 70759). 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 →