East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · LA
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 56th
East Feliciana Parish faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 56.4, 56th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and tornado exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $13M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
Overall natural disaster risk in East Feliciana Parish is low, with a National Risk Index score of 56.4 out of 100 — placing it in the 56th national percentile and below the national average for natural-disaster risk. The score blends Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across all 18 FEMA hazard types.
Risk here concentrates in hurricane (tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge) at Medium risk — $2M in expected annual loss and about 0.18 events per year; tornado (violently rotating columns of air capable of catastrophic local damage) at Medium risk — $2M in expected annual loss and about 0.40 events per year; and drought (extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture) at Medium risk — $473K in expected annual loss and about 17.03 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $13M in expected annual loss for a population of 20K.
Beyond physical exposure, East Feliciana 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.
The county's disaster history tells the same story: East Feliciana Parish has received 40 federal disaster declarations since 1965, including 24 for hurricane events and 5 for coastal storm events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm (winter storm), declared in January 2026.
Among 64 Louisiana counties, East Feliciana Parish ranks #38 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.18 / yr | $2M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.40 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Medium | 17.03 / yr | $473K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.95 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 13.79 / yr | $487K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $52K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.43 / yr | $5M |
| Lightning | Low | 82.88 / yr | $149K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.69 / yr | $51K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $93K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.48 / yr | $246K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.89 / yr | $69K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $116 |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 1.53 / 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
East Feliciana Parish has received 40 federal disaster declarations since 1965, most recently Severe Winter Storm in January 2026. Most frequent causes: Hurricane (24), Coastal Storm (5), Flood (4).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| September 2024 | Hurricane | Hurricane Francine |
| 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 |
| January 2021 | Hurricane | Hurricane Zeta |
| October 2020 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Zeta |
Showing the 10 most recent of 40 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for East Feliciana Parish?
East Feliciana Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 56.4 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 56th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in East Feliciana Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $2M EAL), Tornado (Medium, $2M EAL), Drought (Medium, $473K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does East Feliciana Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
East Feliciana Parish ranks #38 of 64 Louisiana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has East Feliciana Parish had?
FEMA records 40 federal disaster declarations for East Feliciana Parish since 1965, most often 24 for hurricane events and 5 for coastal storm 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. East Feliciana Parish's $13M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.