Thibodaux, LA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Thibodaux 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 Lafourche Parish, LA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near Thibodaux
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Thibodaux's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Thibodaux 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 Lafourche Parish's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Thibodaux along with the rest of the county, not a Thibodaux-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 18.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 64.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 81.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 55.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 92.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 94.5 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 86.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 63.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 1.4 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 24.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 85.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 56.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 54.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lafourche Parish risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Thibodaux, LA at risk of?
Thibodaux 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 Lafourche Parish, where Thibodaux is located, are hurricane, tornado, and heat wave.
What is Thibodaux's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Lafourche Parish, where Thibodaux is located, scoring 97.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Thibodaux a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Thibodaux 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 Lafourche Parish.
Has Thibodaux had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 27 tornado, 28 hail, 31 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Thibodaux since 2016.