Iberia Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 91th
Iberia Parish faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 90.6, 91th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $64M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | High | 0.21 / yr | $33M |
| Lightning | High | 87.83 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | High | 22.28 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | High | 0.56 / yr | $6M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.00 / yr | $4M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 9.98 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.29 / yr | $15M |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 4.23 / yr | $918K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.21 / yr | $98K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $163K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 0.79 / yr | $40K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.60 / yr | $307K |
| Hail | Low | 0.93 / yr | $126K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $9K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $52 |
| Avalanche | 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 Iberia Parish?
Iberia Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 90.6 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 91th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Iberia Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (High, $33M EAL), Lightning (High, $2M EAL), Drought (High, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Iberia Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Iberia Parish ranks #13 of 64 Louisiana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Iberia Parish's $64M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.