Jefferson Davis Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 74th
Jefferson Davis Parish faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 74.3, 74th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $28M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | High | 27.39 / yr | $2M |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.14 / yr | $10M |
| Lightning | High | 80.41 / yr | $934K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.59 / yr | $3M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.62 / yr | $221K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $124K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.04 / yr | $10M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.05 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 9.47 / yr | $352K |
| Coastal Flood | Low | 0.76 / yr | $43K |
| Hail | Low | 1.46 / yr | $135K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $73K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 1.00 / yr | $18K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.50 / yr | $157K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $11 |
| 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 Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 74.3 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 74th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Jefferson Davis Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $2M EAL), Hurricane (Medium, $10M EAL), Lightning (High, $934K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Jefferson Davis Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Jefferson Davis Parish ranks #27 of 64 Louisiana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Jefferson Davis Parish's $28M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.