Beauregard Parish, Louisiana Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · LA
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 56th
Beauregard Parish faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 55.6, 56th national percentile), driven primarily by lightning and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $17M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
Beauregard Parish carries a low composite natural disaster risk, with a National Risk Index score of 55.6 out of 100 — placing it in the 56th national percentile and below the national average for natural-disaster risk. The score blends Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across all 18 FEMA hazard types.
The county's risk is driven primarily by lightning (electrical discharges from storms that ignite fires and cause casualties) at High risk — $1M in expected annual loss and about 77.65 events per year; wildfire (uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities) at Low risk — $713K in expected annual loss and about 0.00 events per year; and ice storm (freezing rain that coats surfaces in heavy, damaging ice) at High risk — $538K in expected annual loss and about 0.54 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $17M in expected annual loss for a population of 37K.
Beyond physical exposure, Beauregard Parish has a medium social vulnerability rating (how susceptible the population is to harm) and a low community resilience rating (its capacity to prepare for and recover from disasters). Both measures sit toward the lower end, indicating relatively modest population sensitivity.
The federal record bears this out: Beauregard Parish has received 43 federal disaster declarations since 1983, including 22 for hurricane events and 5 for flood events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm (winter storm), declared in January 2026.
Among 64 Louisiana counties, Beauregard Parish ranks #40 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Lightning | High | 77.65 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $713K |
| Ice Storm | High | 0.54 / yr | $538K |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.12 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Medium | 30.52 / yr | $557K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 10.22 / yr | $552K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.32 / yr | $8M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.21 / yr | $981K |
| Hail | Low | 1.90 / yr | $219K |
| Tornado | Low | 1.02 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Low | 1.58 / yr | $41K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.89 / yr | $329K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $93K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $737 |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $43 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Disaster History
Beauregard Parish has received 43 federal disaster declarations since 1983, most recently Severe Winter Storm in January 2026. Most frequent causes: Hurricane (22), Flood (5), Coastal Storm (4).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| September 2024 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Francine |
| August 2023 | Fire | Tiger Island Fire |
| September 2021 | Coastal Storm | Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 2021 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ida |
| August 2021 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Ida |
| March 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| February 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| January 2021 | Hurricane | Hurricane Zeta |
| October 2020 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Zeta |
Showing the 10 most recent of 43 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 55.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 56th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Beauregard Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Lightning (High, $1M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $713K EAL), Ice Storm (High, $538K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Beauregard Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Beauregard Parish ranks #40 of 64 Louisiana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Beauregard Parish had?
FEMA records 43 federal disaster declarations for Beauregard Parish since 1983, most often 22 for hurricane events and 5 for flood events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm, declared in January 2026.
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. Beauregard Parish's $17M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.