STATE RISK ROLL-UP
Louisiana
Across 64 counties, FEMA rates 7 elevated or higher for overall natural-hazard risk. Here's what drives it — and where it concentrates.
How the counties rate
Niedrig40
Moderat17
Erhöht7
Hoch0
Dominant hazards
The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across Louisiana's counties:
- Blitzschlag — 27 counties
- Hurrikan — 24 counties
- Eissturm — 18 counties
- Dürre — 14 counties
Highest-risk counties
| County | FEMA composite | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | Relativ hoch | 99 |
| East Baton Rouge County | Relativ hoch | 98 |
| Orleans County | Relativ hoch | 98 |
| St. Tammany County | Relativ hoch | 97 |
| Calcasieu County | Relativ hoch | 96 |
| Lafayette County | Relativ hoch | 95 |
State figures are a roll-up of FEMA National Risk Index county data (counts and rankings), not an official FEMA state rating. Risk is an estimate from a public model, not a guarantee — verify your specific insurance needs with a licensed professional. See the methodology.
FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-10