Caldwell Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 10th
Caldwell Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 10.5, 10th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $4M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Low | 0.06 / yr | $208K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 21.05 / yr | $396K |
| Drought | Low | 32.08 / yr | $160K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.00 / yr | $57K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 3.51 / yr | $372K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.45 / yr | $684K |
| Hail | Low | 3.13 / yr | $135K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $50K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $9K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $147 |
| Lightning | Very Low | 69.13 / yr | $60K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.57 / yr | $2M |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.58 / yr | $111K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 2.53 / 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 Caldwell Parish?
Caldwell Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 10.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 10th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Caldwell Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $208K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $396K EAL), Drought (Low, $160K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Caldwell Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Caldwell Parish ranks #64 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. Caldwell Parish's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.