Enter any address in Cameron Parish, Louisiana to see its FEMA flood zone
Coastal flooding and storm surge are the primary flood concerns in Cameron Parish. Recent events include coastal flooding in September 2024, associated with Tropical Storm Francine, and November 2024, linked to Tropical Storm Rafael and a stalled frontal boundary.
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data shows a significant number of claims in Zone A, with an average payout of $67,007 and an average water depth of 6.7 feet. Zone V properties experienced fewer claims but higher average payouts and water depths, with an average of 19.4 feet. Properties in Zone X_SHADED have also seen high average payouts, indicating substantial flood damage. Residents in coastal areas, those near waterways, and homeowners in unshaded Zone X or Zone A should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
15 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Cameron Parish, Louisiana has recorded 51 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 8 flash floods and 4 river or area floods. The county has received 39 federal disaster declarations, 5 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1971–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Francine | Hurricane | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Tropical Storm Nicholas | Coastal Storm | Sep 12, 2021 |
| Hurricane Ida | Hurricane | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Tropical Storm Ida | Hurricane | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Hurricane Zeta | Hurricane | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Tropical Storm Zeta | Hurricane | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Hurricane Delta | Hurricane | Oct 6, 2020 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jan 24, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Storm Surge/Tide | Jun 19, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Coastal Flood | Nov 18, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Coastal Flood | Sep 11, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Coastal Flood | Nov 9, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Jul 8, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Storm Surge/Tide | Jul 8, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Storm Surge/Tide | Jul 8, 2024 | 2.00K |
| Coastal Flood | Jan 24, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 6, 2023 | 10.00K |
Flash Flood — Jan 24, 2024
A slow moving storm system affected Central and South Louisiana with multiple days of heavy rain and a few severe storms.
Storm Surge/Tide — Jun 19, 2024
Tropical Storm Alberto moved across the western gulf and into Northeast Mexico. The large wind field of the disorganized system pushed water levels into minor flood along the coast of Southeast Texas and South Louisiana.
Coastal Flood — Nov 18, 2024
Strong south winds developed ahead of an approaching cold front pushing the tides above normal. The high tides produced minor flooding along the Cameron Parish coast.
Coastal Flood — Sep 11, 2024
Francine originated from a tropical wave that emerged off the West coast of Africa on August 28th. The wave traversed the tropical Atlantic Ocean with minimal organization, reaching the Leeward Islands by September 1st. The tropical wave reached the Yucat��n Peninsula by September 6th, emerged into the Bay of Campeche by September 7th, with a broad surface low pressure noted by September 8t...
Coastal Flood — Nov 9, 2024
A frontal boundary moved into the region and stalled while Tropical Storm Rafael meandered in the gulf. Moisture from the decaying tropical cyclone streamed north across Louisiana. This produced heavy rain over the area that produced flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Cameron Parish, Louisiana:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Cameron Parish, Louisiana that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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