ZIP code 70631, covering Cameron, LA, has 179 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 wildfires, 49 hailstorms, and 38 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6B. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 156 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cameron is wildfires, with 55 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2024.
There have been 49 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 38 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (11%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (63%) 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 $5.5B in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2023.
Cameron has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2025.
Cameron 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 Cameron was Flash Flood on Aug 27, 2017, which caused $3B in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 26, 2017), causing $1.5B in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 27, 2017 also caused significant damage ($600M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70631 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (55 events), hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (38 events), floods (27 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cameron, LA, with 55 events documented.
Yes, Cameron (ZIP 70631) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2023.
Cameron has 38 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $17.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70631 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 27, 2017. This event caused $3B in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6B in property damage in the Cameron, LA area (ZIP 70631). 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 →