Evangeline Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 76th
Evangeline Parish faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 75.9, 76th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $23M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | High | 1.21 / yr | $5M |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.13 / yr | $5M |
| Drought | Medium | 20.48 / yr | $935K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.66 / yr | $4M |
| Lightning | High | 78.38 / yr | $657K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.90 / yr | $204K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 10.47 / yr | $567K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $104K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.79 / yr | $6M |
| Hail | Low | 1.76 / yr | $183K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.87 / yr | $274K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $101K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 1.68 / yr | $24K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $33 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / 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 Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 75.9 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 76th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Evangeline Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (High, $5M EAL), Hurricane (Medium, $5M EAL), Drought (Medium, $935K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Evangeline Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Evangeline Parish ranks #25 of 64 Louisiana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Evangeline Parish's $23M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.