Federal records document 75 natural disaster events in the Scotlandville, LA area (ZIP 70807). These include 41 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $321.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Scotlandville is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 $11.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2012.
Scotlandville has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2025.
Scotlandville 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 $7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Scotlandville has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $297.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Scotlandville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scotlandville was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $37.7M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($10.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70807 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (6 events), hurricanes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scotlandville, LA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Scotlandville (ZIP 70807) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Scotlandville has 15 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 $11.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70807 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $321.3M in property damage in the Scotlandville, LA area (ZIP 70807). 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 →