Alexandria, LA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Alexandria is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Rapides Parish, LA. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, cold wave, and heat wave.
Storm events near Alexandria
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Alexandria's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Alexandria itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Rapides Parish's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Alexandria along with the rest of the county, not a Alexandria-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 78 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 73.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 68.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 92.6 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 91.3 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 57.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 90.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 85.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 60.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 96.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 77.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 72.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Rapides Parish risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Alexandria, LA at risk of?
Alexandria is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Rapides Parish, where Alexandria is located, are lightning, cold wave, and heat wave.
What is Alexandria's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Rapides Parish, where Alexandria is located, scoring 96.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Alexandria a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Alexandria carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Rapides Parish.
Has Alexandria had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 38 tornado, 46 hail, 50 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Alexandria since 2016.