ZIP code 70817, covering Baton Rouge, LA, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7B. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 57 recorded incidents (62% 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 Jul 30, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $1.5B in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2024.
Baton Rouge 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.
Baton Rouge has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $116.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baton Rouge was Flood on Aug 13, 2016, which caused $1.1B in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2016), causing $460M in damages. Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021 also caused significant damage ($100M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70817 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), hurricanes (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baton Rouge, LA, with 57 events documented.
Yes, Baton Rouge (ZIP 70817) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Baton Rouge has 13 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70817 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 13, 2016. This event caused $1.1B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7B in property damage in the Baton Rouge, LA area (ZIP 70817). 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 →