Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 70778 in Sorrento, LA. These include 15 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $209.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 13, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. 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 $767.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Sorrento has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2016.
Sorrento has experienced 4 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $207.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Sorrento has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 20, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sorrento was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 29, 2021), causing $100M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($6.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70778 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (6 events), hurricanes (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sorrento, LA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Sorrento (ZIP 70778) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2016.
Sorrento has 12 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 $767.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70778 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $209.9M in property damage in the Sorrento, LA area (ZIP 70778). 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 →