Louisiana Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (LA) | HomeRiskMap

Louisiana is located in the Southeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Louisiana are flooding, hurricanes, extreme heat. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Louisiana is coordinated by the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Louisiana

Flooding Louisiana has the highest flood risk in the United States, rated level 5 of 5. Its geography—low-lying coastal plains, major rivers, and… Very High Hurricanes Louisiana faces the highest level of hurricane risk in the United States due to its long Gulf Coast exposure, low elevation, and frequent… Very High Extreme Heat Louisiana faces the highest level of extreme heat risk in the U.S., with long, humid summers and frequent heat waves. Extreme heat can… Very High Severe Storms Louisiana faces a high risk of severe thunderstorms, which can bring tornadoes, large hail, damaging straight-line winds, lightning, and… High Tornadoes Louisiana is rated a level 3 of 5 for tornado risk, meaning tornadoes are a significant hazard. Tornadoes can strike any month but are most… Moderate Drought Louisiana faces a moderate drought risk (level 3 of 5) due to its humid subtropical climate and periodic rainfall deficits. Drought can… Moderate Wildfires Louisiana has a relatively low risk of wildfires compared to other U.S. states, thanks to its humid subtropical climate and frequent… Very Low Earthquakes Louisiana faces a very low earthquake hazard, rated level 1 out of 5, meaning the chance of damaging shaking is minimal compared to other… Very Low Winter Storms Louisiana has a low winter storm risk, rated Level 1 out of 5, but freezing temperatures and ice can still affect homes. The northern half… Very Low Landslides Louisiana has a very low landslide risk (Level 1 of 5) due to its mostly flat terrain, but localized slope failures can occur along river… Very Low