Red River Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 17th
Red River Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 16.7, 17th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $4M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Strong Wind | Medium | 5.40 / yr | $932K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.07 / yr | $196K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.40 / yr | $88K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 20.79 / yr | $320K |
| Drought | Low | 31.51 / yr | $128K |
| Hail | Low | 4.45 / yr | $144K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.36 / yr | $662K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $66K |
| Lightning | Low | 67.52 / yr | $62K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.75 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $4K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 2.68 / yr | $9K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.58 / yr | $56K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $16 |
| 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 Red River Parish?
Red River Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 16.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 17th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Red River Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (Medium, $932K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $196K EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $88K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Red River Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Red River Parish ranks #60 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. Red River Parish's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.