Houma, LA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Houma 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 Terrebonne Parish, LA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, coastal flooding, and heat wave.
Storm events near Houma
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Houma's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Houma 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 Terrebonne Parish's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Houma along with the rest of the county, not a Houma-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 23.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 81.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 94 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 54.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 93.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 92.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 89.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 83.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 69.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 98.4 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | 2.8 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 22.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 91.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 35 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 56.8 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Terrebonne Parish risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Houma, LA at risk of?
Houma 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 Terrebonne Parish, where Houma is located, are hurricane, coastal flooding, and heat wave.
What is Houma's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Terrebonne Parish, where Houma is located, scoring 98.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Houma a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Houma 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 Terrebonne Parish.
Has Houma had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 34 hail, 18 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Houma since 2016.