Natural Disaster Risk in Cameron County
Louisiana
4.8out of 10
Risk Summary for Cameron County
Average natural disaster risk for the United States. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers common hazards here.
Top Hazards
Coastal Flooding Lightning Hurricane
All 18 Hazard Scores
Coastal Flooding 9.8
Lightning 9.5
Wildfire 8.8
Hurricane 8.8
Drought 6.6
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Avalanche 4.5
Ice Storm 3.7
Tornado 3.6
Extreme Heat 3.0
Cold Wave 2.8
Strong Wind 2.7
Earthquake 2.2
Hail 1.8
Winter Weather 1.6
Landslide 1.6
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Cameron County 4.8
Louisiana avg. 6.1
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Cameron County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.