Concordia Parish

Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

31.6

National percentile: 32th

Concordia Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 31.6, 32th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $7M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 19K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
Medium $862K/yr
Hurricane
Low $907K/yr
Heat Wave
Low $721K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought Medium 21.88 / yr $862K
Hurricane Low 0.12 / yr $907K
Heat Wave Low 17.37 / yr $721K
Hail Low 2.16 / yr $244K
Ice Storm Low 0.94 / yr $72K
Cold Wave Low 0.74 / yr $753K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $179K
Tornado Low 0.60 / yr $798K
Strong Wind Low 1.94 / yr $329K
Lightning Low 74.29 / yr $101K
Landslide Very Low 0.11 / yr $109
Riverine Flood Very Low 1.04 / yr $2M
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $2K
Winter Weather Very Low 2.05 / yr $5K
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 Concordia Parish?

Concordia Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 31.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 32th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Concordia Parish?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $862K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $907K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $721K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Concordia Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?

Concordia Parish ranks #53 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. Concordia Parish's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.