Baton Rouge, LA (ZIP 70818) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $307.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (38 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Baton Rouge has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
Baton Rouge has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
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 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2025.
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 70818 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), hurricanes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baton Rouge, LA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Baton Rouge (ZIP 70818) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
Baton Rouge has 10 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70818 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 $307.1M in property damage in the Baton Rouge, LA area (ZIP 70818). 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 →