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

Bajo40

Moderado17

Elevado7

Alto0

Dominant hazards

The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across Louisiana's counties:

Rayo — 27 counties
Huracán — 24 counties
Tormenta de hielo — 18 counties
Sequía — 14 counties

Highest-risk counties

County	FEMA composite	Score
Jefferson County	Relativamente alto	99
East Baton Rouge County	Relativamente alto	98
Orleans County	Relativamente alto	98
St. Tammany County	Relativamente alto	97
Calcasieu County	Relativamente alto	96
Lafayette County	Relativamente alto	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.

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FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-10