Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 70761 in Norwood, LA. These include 12 tornadoes, 9 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.7M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 12 recorded incidents (48% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Norwood has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
Norwood 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 $46.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
Norwood has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $264.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 28, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norwood was Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016, which caused $24.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2016), causing $22.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70761 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (12 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (2 events), and hurricanes (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norwood, LA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $650K in property damage.
Yes, Norwood (ZIP 70761) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $46.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
Norwood has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $650K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70761 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 12, 2016. This event caused $24.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.7M in property damage in the Norwood, LA area (ZIP 70761). 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 →