Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 70554 in Mamou, LA. These include 21 tornadoes, 16 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $178.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (21 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2020.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2019.
Mamou has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2019.
Mamou has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 25, 2009.
Mamou has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $175M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2020.
Mamou has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mamou was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2020, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 1, 2008), causing $75M in damages. Flood on Oct 26, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70554 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (21 events), hailstorms (16 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mamou, LA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Mamou (ZIP 70554) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2019.
Mamou has 21 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70554 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2020. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $178.7M in property damage in the Mamou, LA area (ZIP 70554). 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 →