Shreveport, LA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Shreveport 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 Caddo Parish, LA. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, heat wave, and drought.
Storm events near Shreveport
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Shreveport's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Shreveport 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 Caddo Parish's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Shreveport along with the rest of the county, not a Shreveport-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 62.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 84.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 98.7 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 89.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 92.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 98.1 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 82.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 100 | Very High |
| Landslide | 64 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 97.4 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 98.1 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 89.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Caddo Parish risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Shreveport, LA at risk of?
Shreveport 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 Caddo Parish, where Shreveport is located, are ice storm, heat wave, and drought.
What is Shreveport's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Caddo Parish, where Shreveport is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Shreveport a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Shreveport 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 Caddo Parish.
Has Shreveport had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 56 tornado, 194 hail, 226 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Shreveport since 2016.