Grant Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
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
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 |
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.
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.