New Iberia, LA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
New Iberia 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 Iberia Parish, LA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and tornado.
Storm events near New Iberia
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of New Iberia's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to New Iberia 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 Iberia Parish's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering New Iberia along with the rest of the county, not a New Iberia-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 29 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 72 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 46.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 91.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 85.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 91.6 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 39.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 97.3 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 60.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 16.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 95.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 41.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 45.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Iberia Parish risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is New Iberia, LA at risk of?
New Iberia 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 Iberia Parish, where New Iberia is located, are hurricane, lightning, and tornado.
What is New Iberia's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Iberia Parish, where New Iberia is located, scoring 97.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is New Iberia a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — New Iberia 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 Iberia Parish.
Has New Iberia had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 45 hail, 67 inland flooding events within 25 miles of New Iberia since 2016.