Minden, LA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Minden is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Webster Parish, LA. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, strong wind, and hail.
Storm events near Minden
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Minden's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Minden 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 Webster Parish's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Minden along with the rest of the county, not a Minden-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 41.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 65 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 69.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 90.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 78.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 31.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 45.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 92 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 70.9 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 98.5 | Very High |
| Landslide | 41.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 94.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 57.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Webster Parish risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Minden, LA at risk of?
Minden is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Webster Parish, where Minden is located, are ice storm, strong wind, and hail.
What is Minden's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Webster Parish, where Minden is located, scoring 98.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Minden a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Minden carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Webster Parish.
Has Minden had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 31 tornado, 95 hail, 52 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Minden since 2016.