Houma, LA (ZIP 70360) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. A total of 43 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 24, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Houma has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
Houma has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Houma was EF2 Tornado on Mar 15, 2000, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 18, 1995), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70360 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houma, LA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Houma (ZIP 70360) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
Houma has 13 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 $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70360 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 15, 2000. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Houma, LA area (ZIP 70360). 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 →