New Roads, LA (ZIP 70760) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 16 tornadoes, 13 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (16 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
New Roads has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
New Roads 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.
New Roads 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.
New Roads has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 2, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Roads 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 70760 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (16 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), hurricanes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Roads, LA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, New Roads (ZIP 70760) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
New Roads has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70760 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 $27.3M in property damage in the New Roads, LA area (ZIP 70760). 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 →