Crowley, LA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Crowley 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 Acadia Parish, LA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, drought, and lightning.
Storm events near Crowley
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Crowley's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Crowley 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 Acadia Parish's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Crowley along with the rest of the county, not a Crowley-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 61.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 86.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 45.4 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 48.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 80.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 71.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 84.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 94.9 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 41.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 96.7 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 80.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 13.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 91.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 37.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 35.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Acadia Parish risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Crowley, LA at risk of?
Crowley 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 Acadia Parish, where Crowley is located, are hurricane, drought, and lightning.
What is Crowley's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Acadia Parish, where Crowley is located, scoring 96.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Crowley a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Crowley 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 Acadia Parish.
Has Crowley had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 28 tornado, 57 hail, 60 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Crowley since 2016.