Natchitoches, LA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Natchitoches is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Natchitoches Parish, LA. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, heat wave, and ice storm.
Storm events near Natchitoches
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Natchitoches's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Natchitoches along with the rest of the county, not a Natchitoches-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 51.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 61.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 57.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 85.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 64.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 20 | Very Low |
| Drought | 59.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 75.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 75 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 77.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 62.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 64.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 87.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 49.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Natchitoches Parish risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Natchitoches, LA at risk of?
Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish, where Natchitoches is located, are strong wind, heat wave, and ice storm.
What is Natchitoches's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Natchitoches Parish, where Natchitoches is located, scoring 87.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Natchitoches a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Natchitoches carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Natchitoches Parish.
Has Natchitoches had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 31 tornado, 67 hail, 66 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Natchitoches since 2016.