Delcambre, LA (ZIP 70528) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 7 tornadoes, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $487.6M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 7 recorded incidents (33% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $36.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 27, 2018.
Delcambre has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 21, 2006.
Delcambre has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2020.
Delcambre has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $450M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 9, 2020.
Delcambre has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delcambre was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 9, 2020, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2020), causing $200M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 13, 2016 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70528 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), hurricanes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delcambre, LA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36.6M in property damage.
Yes, Delcambre (ZIP 70528) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 27, 2018.
Delcambre has 7 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 21, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70528 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 9, 2020. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $487.6M in property damage in the Delcambre, LA area (ZIP 70528). 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 →