ZIP code 70808, covering Baton Rouge, LA, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $322.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (6%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $13.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
Baton Rouge has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2021.
Baton Rouge 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.
Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge 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 70808 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (6 events), hurricanes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baton Rouge, LA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Baton Rouge (ZIP 70808) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
Baton Rouge has 15 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70808 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 $322.6M in property damage in the Baton Rouge, LA area (ZIP 70808). 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 →