West Carroll Parish
Louisiana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 15th
West Carroll Parish faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 15.4, 15th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and ice storm 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 | 19.95 / yr | $969K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.09 / yr | $120K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.06 / yr | $194K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 19.37 / yr | $376K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $258K |
| Hail | Low | 3.37 / yr | $199K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.32 / yr | $646K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 3.11 / yr | $236K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.05 / yr | $280K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $7K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 65.64 / yr | $54K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.04 / yr | $833K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $10 |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 2.89 / 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 West Carroll Parish?
West Carroll Parish has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 15.4 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 West Carroll Parish?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $969K EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $120K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $194K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does West Carroll Parish compare to other Louisiana counties?
West Carroll Parish ranks #61 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 Carroll Parish's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.