Hammond, LA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hammond is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Tangipahoa Parish, LA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and heat wave.
Storm events near Hammond
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hammond's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hammond itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Tangipahoa Parish's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hammond along with the rest of the county, not a Hammond-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 78.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 91.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 69.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 65.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 93.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 90.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 83.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 84.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 85.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 97.9 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 78.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 30.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 93.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 29.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Tangipahoa Parish risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hammond, LA at risk of?
Hammond is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Tangipahoa Parish, where Hammond is located, are hurricane, lightning, and heat wave.
What is Hammond's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Tangipahoa Parish, where Hammond is located, scoring 97.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Hammond a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Hammond carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Tangipahoa Parish.
Has Hammond had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 54 tornado, 39 hail, 64 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hammond since 2016.