Concordia Parish, Louisiana Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · LA
Very LowComposite Risk Score
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
Risk Overview
Concordia Parish carries a very low composite natural disaster risk, with a National Risk Index score of 31.6 out of 100 — placing it in the 32nd national percentile and among the lowest-risk counties in the country. 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 drought (extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture) at Medium risk — $862K in expected annual loss and about 21.88 events per year; hurricane (tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge) at Low risk — $907K in expected annual loss and about 0.12 events per year; and heat wave (prolonged periods of extreme heat that threaten health and infrastructure) at Low risk — $721K in expected annual loss and about 17.37 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $7M in expected annual loss for a population of 19K.
Beyond physical exposure, Concordia Parish has a very high 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). That combination — a more vulnerable population with limited resilience — can amplify the human cost of any given event.
History supports the rating: Concordia Parish has received 37 federal disaster declarations since 1973, including 18 for hurricane events and 8 for flood events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm (winter storm), declared in January 2026.
Among 64 Louisiana counties, Concordia Parish ranks #53 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
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 |
Disaster History
Concordia Parish has received 37 federal disaster declarations since 1973, most recently Severe Winter Storm in January 2026. Most frequent causes: Hurricane (18), Flood (8), Coastal Storm (3).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| September 2024 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Francine |
| 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 |
| October 2020 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| October 2020 | Hurricane | Hurricane Delta |
| October 2020 | Hurricane | Hurricane Delta |
Showing the 10 most recent of 37 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
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.
How many federally declared disasters has Concordia Parish had?
FEMA records 37 federal disaster declarations for Concordia Parish since 1973, most often 18 for hurricane events and 8 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. Concordia Parish's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.