Bossier City, LA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bossier City 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 Bossier Parish, LA. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, heat wave, and lightning.
Storm events near Bossier City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bossier City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bossier City 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 Bossier Parish's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bossier City along with the rest of the county, not a Bossier City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 38.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 74 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 72 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 97.9 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 85.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 65.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 63 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 92.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 74.8 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 99.4 | Very High |
| Landslide | 43.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 92.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 88.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 51.4 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bossier Parish risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bossier City, LA at risk of?
Bossier City 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 Bossier Parish, where Bossier City is located, are ice storm, heat wave, and lightning.
What is Bossier City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Bossier Parish, where Bossier City is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Bossier City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Bossier City 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 Bossier Parish.
Has Bossier City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 48 tornado, 205 hail, 224 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bossier City since 2016.