Sunshine, LA (ZIP 70780) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sunshine is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Sunshine has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
Sunshine has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 16, 2006.
Sunshine has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Sunshine has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Sunshine has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sunshine was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 15, 2016), causing $6.5M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70780 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), hurricanes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sunshine, LA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Sunshine (ZIP 70780) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
Sunshine has 7 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 $725K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 16, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70780 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 $24.2M in property damage in the Sunshine, LA area (ZIP 70780). 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 →