St. Landry Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 88th
St. Landry Parish faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 88.2, 88th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $50M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | High | 18.91 / yr | $3M |
| Lightning | High | 80.53 / yr | $2M |
| Tornado | High | 0.85 / yr | $7M |
| Cold Wave | High | 1.21 / yr | $6M |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.16 / yr | $8M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 11.22 / yr | $2M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.39 / yr | $21M |
| Ice Storm | High | 0.82 / yr | $408K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $84K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 0.87 / yr | $507K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $294K |
| Hail | Low | 1.58 / yr | $228K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 1.58 / yr | $44K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $16K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $284 |
| 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 St. Landry Parish?
St. Landry Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 88.2 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 88th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in St. Landry Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $3M EAL), Lightning (High, $2M EAL), Tornado (High, $7M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does St. Landry Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
St. Landry Parish ranks #16 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. St. Landry Parish's $50M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.