Claiborne Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 42th
Claiborne Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 41.7, 42th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and strong wind exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | High | 1.65 / yr | $834K |
| Strong Wind | High | 5.33 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | High | 65.31 / yr | $498K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 20.26 / yr | $587K |
| Hail | Low | 4.68 / yr | $340K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.06 / yr | $316K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.63 / yr | $1M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $144K |
| Drought | Low | 28.80 / yr | $68K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.32 / yr | $585 |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.61 / yr | $2M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $7K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 3.16 / yr | $5K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.63 / yr | $53K |
| 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 Claiborne Parish?
Claiborne Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 41.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 42th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Claiborne Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $834K EAL), Strong Wind (High, $1M EAL), Lightning (High, $498K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Claiborne Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Claiborne Parish ranks #45 of 64 Louisiana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low 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. Claiborne Parish's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.