Caddo Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 93th
Caddo Parish faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 92.6, 93th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $89M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | Very High | 1.47 / yr | $9M |
| Heat Wave | High | 20.68 / yr | $16M |
| Drought | High | 24.88 / yr | $3M |
| Hail | High | 5.36 / yr | $4M |
| Strong Wind | Very High | 6.18 / yr | $4M |
| Lightning | Very High | 64.19 / yr | $2M |
| Cold Wave | High | 0.68 / yr | $6M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 3.11 / yr | $35M |
| Winter Weather | High | 2.84 / yr | $290K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.86 / yr | $5M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.05 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.19 / yr | $3K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $73K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Caddo Parish?
Caddo Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 92.6 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 93th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Caddo Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Very High, $9M EAL), Heat Wave (High, $16M EAL), Drought (High, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Caddo Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Caddo Parish ranks #10 of 64 Louisiana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Caddo Parish's $89M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.