Catahoula Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 17th
Catahoula Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 17.0, 17th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane 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
| Drought | Medium | 24.43 / yr | $861K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.08 / yr | $525K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 18.00 / yr | $329K |
| Hail | Low | 2.50 / yr | $127K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.51 / yr | $268K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $94K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.92 / yr | $32K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.22 / yr | $375 |
| Lightning | Low | 72.27 / yr | $86K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.74 / yr | $268K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.59 / yr | $322K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $4K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.79 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 2.00 / yr | $4K |
| 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 Catahoula Parish?
Catahoula Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 17.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 17th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Catahoula Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $861K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $525K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $329K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Catahoula Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Catahoula Parish ranks #59 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. Catahoula Parish's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.