West Baton Rouge Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 32th
West Baton Rouge Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 31.8, 32th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $13M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.20 / yr | $3M |
| Drought | Medium | 21.16 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.95 / yr | $3M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.17 / yr | $3M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 14.79 / yr | $724K |
| Lightning | Low | 87.04 / yr | $213K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.50 / yr | $51K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $111K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.17 / yr | $329K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.25 / yr | $2M |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.53 / yr | $43K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $22 |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 1.21 / yr | $6K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $1K |
| 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 West Baton Rouge Parish?
West Baton Rouge Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 31.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 32th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in West Baton Rouge Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $3M EAL), Drought (Medium, $1M EAL), Cold Wave (Medium, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does West Baton Rouge Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
West Baton Rouge Parish ranks #52 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. West Baton Rouge Parish's $13M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.