Jackson Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 26th
Jackson Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 26.2, 26th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | High | 1.37 / yr | $401K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 20.89 / yr | $616K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 4.27 / yr | $586K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.04 / yr | $236K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.48 / yr | $1M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $162K |
| Lightning | Low | 68.06 / yr | $127K |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.60 / yr | $89K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.18 / yr | $214 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $9K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.50 / yr | $2M |
| Winter Weather | Low | 2.84 / yr | $16K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.58 / yr | $58K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 29.72 / 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 Jackson Parish?
Jackson Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 26.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 26th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Jackson Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $401K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $616K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $586K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Jackson Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Jackson Parish ranks #57 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. Jackson Parish's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.