De Soto Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 42th
De Soto Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 42.0, 42th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $9M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Strong Wind | High | 5.53 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 20.68 / yr | $1M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.40 / yr | $188K |
| Hail | Low | 4.61 / yr | $380K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.07 / yr | $318K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $44K |
| Lightning | Low | 66.30 / yr | $188K |
| Drought | Low | 23.60 / yr | $114K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.80 / yr | $859K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.18 / yr | $4M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $119K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 2.63 / yr | $31K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.63 / yr | $285K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $211 |
| 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 De Soto Parish?
De Soto Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 42.0 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 De Soto Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (High, $1M EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $1M EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $188K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does De Soto Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
De Soto Parish ranks #44 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. De Soto Parish's $9M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.