Gonzales, LA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Gonzales 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 Ascension Parish, LA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near Gonzales
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Gonzales's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Gonzales 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 Ascension Parish's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Gonzales along with the rest of the county, not a Gonzales-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 26.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 77.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 79.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 58.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 95.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 82.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 81.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 76.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 98 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 71.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 22 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 89.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 53.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 28.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ascension Parish risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Gonzales, LA at risk of?
Gonzales 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 Ascension Parish, where Gonzales is located, are hurricane, tornado, and heat wave.
What is Gonzales's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Ascension Parish, where Gonzales is located, scoring 98 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Gonzales a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Gonzales 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 Ascension Parish.
Has Gonzales had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 37 tornado, 69 hail, 118 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Gonzales since 2016.