Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 70739

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 70739, Louisiana

ZIP 70739 in Greenwell Springs sits in the Deep South. Its humid subtropical climate produces very hot summers, mild winters, and exceptionally high humidity, and notably a lengthy hurricane and tropical storm season. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 70739 carries an overall risk score of 7.9/10, placing it in the high category. Tornado activity is the top natural hazard risk, with the region lying in a corridor where warm, moist air frequently clashes with dry, cool air masses to spawn severe supercell thunderstorms. The area also faces notable exposure to cold wave and hurricane.

Within Louisiana, ZIP 70739's risk is, considerably above the 6.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Louisiana identifies tornado as the foremost hazard, followed by cold wave and hurricane. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 70739 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for tornado and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.