ZIP code 70775, covering Bains, LA, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7B. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M 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 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $1.7B in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
Bains has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Bains has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2018.
Bains 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 Bains was Flood on Aug 13, 2016, which caused $1.7B in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2016), causing $24.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016 also caused significant damage ($5.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70775 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (11 events), hurricanes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bains, LA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Bains (ZIP 70775) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
Bains has 24 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70775 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 13, 2016. This event caused $1.7B in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7B in property damage in the Bains, LA area (ZIP 70775). 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 →