East Carroll Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 22th
East Carroll Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 21.6, 22th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 20.20 / yr | $971K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.06 / yr | $259K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.45 / yr | $1M |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.03 / yr | $75K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $249K |
| Hail | Low | 3.63 / yr | $212K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 19.47 / yr | $283K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 3.26 / yr | $241K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.05 / yr | $338K |
| Lightning | Low | 65.14 / yr | $59K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $37 |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.75 / yr | $699K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $1K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 2.89 / yr | $2K |
| 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 East Carroll Parish?
East Carroll Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 21.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 22th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in East Carroll Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $971K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $259K EAL), Tornado (Low, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does East Carroll Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
East Carroll Parish ranks #58 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. East Carroll Parish's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.