Tensas Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 15th
Tensas Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 14.5, 15th national percentile), driven primarily by drought 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
| Drought | Medium | 16.23 / yr | $926K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.07 / yr | $371K |
| Hail | Low | 3.26 / yr | $237K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.94 / yr | $49K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 18.89 / yr | $202K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.61 / yr | $664K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $77K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 3.04 / yr | $227K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.84 / yr | $146K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $58 |
| Lightning | Very Low | 70.30 / yr | $33K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.93 / yr | $672K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $1K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 2.11 / yr | $2K |
| 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 Tensas Parish?
Tensas Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 14.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 15th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Tensas Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $926K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $371K EAL), Hail (Low, $237K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Tensas Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
Tensas Parish ranks #62 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. Tensas Parish's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.