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 is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to flooding. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should treat… Very High Hurricanes Louisiana is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to hurricanes. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should… Very High Extreme Heat Louisiana is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to extreme heat. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should… Very High Severe Storms severe storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Louisiana. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Tornadoes Louisiana has a moderate risk of tornadoes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Drought Louisiana has a moderate risk of drought. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review… Moderate Wildfires Louisiana faces a very low risk from wildfires compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Earthquakes Louisiana faces a very low risk from earthquakes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Winter Storms Louisiana faces a very low risk from winter storms compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low Landslides Louisiana faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low