Livingston Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
HighComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 94th
Livingston Parish faces high composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 94.5, 94th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and tornado exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $166M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | High | 0.24 / yr | $62M |
| Tornado | High | 0.58 / yr | $13M |
| Riverine Flood | High | 0.50 / yr | $76M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 14.86 / yr | $4M |
| Lightning | High | 85.93 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.95 / yr | $5M |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 3.69 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.60 / yr | $320K |
| Hail | Medium | 1.69 / yr | $735K |
| Drought | Medium | 20.58 / yr | $467K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 1.44 / yr | $737K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $415K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $72K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 1.11 / yr | $31K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $193 |
| Avalanche | 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 Livingston Parish?
Livingston Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 94.5 out of 100, placing it in the High category and the 94th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Livingston Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (High, $62M EAL), Tornado (High, $13M EAL), Riverine Flood (High, $76M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Livingston Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Livingston Parish ranks #7 of 64 Louisiana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a high 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. Livingston Parish's $166M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.