West Feliciana Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 35th
West Feliciana Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 34.7, 35th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and cold wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Low | 0.17 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.95 / yr | $2M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.37 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Low | 16.17 / yr | $253K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 13.68 / yr | $379K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 1.38 / yr | $508K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.25 / yr | $1K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.83 / yr | $41K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $19K |
| Lightning | Low | 81.34 / yr | $102K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.39 / yr | $3M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $39K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.86 / yr | $45K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 1.53 / yr | $3K |
| 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 West Feliciana Parish?
West Feliciana Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 34.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 35th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in West Feliciana Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $1M EAL), Cold Wave (Medium, $2M EAL), Tornado (Medium, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does West Feliciana Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
West Feliciana Parish ranks #49 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. West Feliciana Parish's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.