Monroe, LA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Monroe 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 Ouachita Parish, LA. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, heat wave, and tornado.
Storm events near Monroe
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Monroe's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Monroe 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 Ouachita Parish's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Monroe along with the rest of the county, not a Monroe-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 56.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 89.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 96.6 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 96 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 70.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 46.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 86.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 79.5 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 97.4 | Very High |
| Landslide | 62.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 87.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 90.7 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 54 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ouachita Parish risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Monroe, LA at risk of?
Monroe 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 Ouachita Parish, where Monroe is located, are ice storm, heat wave, and tornado.
What is Monroe's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Ouachita Parish, where Monroe is located, scoring 97.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Monroe a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Monroe 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 Ouachita Parish.
Has Monroe had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 37 tornado, 105 hail, 85 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Monroe since 2016.