Tangipahoa Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 93th
Tangipahoa Parish faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 93.3, 93th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $107M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | High | 0.21 / yr | $54M |
| Lightning | High | 84.06 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 14.24 / yr | $3M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 0.71 / yr | $34M |
| Tornado | High | 0.81 / yr | $6M |
| Hail | Medium | 2.12 / yr | $973K |
| Drought | Medium | 18.23 / yr | $931K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.95 / yr | $4M |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 1.74 / yr | $1M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.76 / yr | $289K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $267K |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 3.69 / yr | $817K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $482K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $259 |
| Winter Weather | Low | 1.20 / yr | $22K |
| 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 Tangipahoa Parish?
Tangipahoa Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 93.3 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 93th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Tangipahoa Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (High, $54M EAL), Lightning (High, $1M EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Tangipahoa Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Tangipahoa Parish ranks #9 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. Tangipahoa Parish's $107M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.