Winn Parish

Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

29.5

National percentile: 30th

Winn Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 29.5, 30th national percentile), driven primarily by heat wave and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $6M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Medium Capacity to recover
Population 14K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Heat Wave
Low $591K/yr
Hurricane
Low $247K/yr
Ice Storm
Medium $90K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Heat Wave Low 21.68 / yr $591K
Hurricane Low 0.06 / yr $247K
Ice Storm Medium 1.04 / yr $90K
Strong Wind Medium 3.83 / yr $458K
Tornado Low 0.80 / yr $1M
Drought Low 37.75 / yr $51K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $99K
Riverine Flood Low 1.04 / yr $3M
Lightning Low 69.91 / yr $92K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $11K
Landslide Very Low 0.24 / yr $214
Winter Weather Very Low 2.32 / yr $13K
Hail Very Low 3.34 / yr $47K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.58 / yr $66K
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 Winn Parish?

Winn Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 29.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 30th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Winn Parish?

The three highest-rated hazards are Heat Wave (Low, $591K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $247K EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $90K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Winn Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?

Winn Parish ranks #55 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. Winn Parish's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.