Grant Parish, Louisiana Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · LA
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 30th
Grant Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 29.6, 30th national percentile), driven primarily by heat wave and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
Overall natural disaster risk in Grant Parish is very low, with a National Risk Index score of 29.6 out of 100 — placing it in the 30th 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.
Risk here concentrates in heat wave (prolonged periods of extreme heat that threaten health and infrastructure) at Low risk — $886K in expected annual loss and about 21.68 events per year; hurricane (tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge) at Low risk — $309K in expected annual loss and about 0.08 events per year; and tornado (violently rotating columns of air capable of catastrophic local damage) at Low risk — $2M in expected annual loss and about 0.54 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $8M in expected annual loss for a population of 22K.
Beyond physical exposure, Grant Parish has a medium 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). Both measures sit toward the lower end, indicating relatively modest population sensitivity.
The county's disaster history tells the same story: Grant Parish has received 37 federal disaster declarations since 1973, including 17 for hurricane events and 6 for flood events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm (winter storm), declared in January 2026.
Among 64 Louisiana counties, Grant Parish ranks #54 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Heat Wave | Low | 21.68 / yr | $886K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.08 / yr | $309K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.54 / yr | $2M |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.72 / yr | $545K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.88 / yr | $70K |
| Drought | Low | 30.72 / yr | $84K |
| Lightning | Low | 72.98 / yr | $152K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.00 / yr | $4M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $21K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $107K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.20 / yr | $230 |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.58 / yr | $268K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.70 / yr | $67K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 2.11 / yr | $15K |
| 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
Grant Parish has received 37 federal disaster declarations since 1973, most recently Severe Winter Storm in January 2026. Most frequent causes: Hurricane (17), Flood (6), Severe Storm (4).
| 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 Grant Parish?
Grant Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 29.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 30th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Grant Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Heat Wave (Low, $886K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $309K EAL), Tornado (Low, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Grant Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Grant Parish ranks #54 of 64 Louisiana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Grant Parish had?
FEMA records 37 federal disaster declarations for Grant Parish since 1973, most often 17 for hurricane events and 6 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. Grant Parish's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.