Louisiana strong wind risk
Caddo Parish has the highest strong wind risk in Louisiana, scoring 98.1 out of 100 — rated "Very High" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caddo Parish | 98.1 | Very High | 0 |
| 2 | Webster Parish | 94.9 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 3 | Lincoln Parish | 94.7 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 4 | Sabine Parish | 92.5 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 5 | Ouachita Parish | 90.7 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 6 | Union Parish | 89.5 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 7 | Bossier Parish | 88.6 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 8 | De Soto Parish | 88.5 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 9 | Claiborne Parish | 88.3 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 10 | Natchitoches Parish | 87.6 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 11 | Calcasieu Parish | 84.3 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 12 | Red River Parish | 83.2 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 13 | St. Tammany Parish | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 14 | Tangipahoa Parish | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 15 | East Baton Rouge Parish | 79.8 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 16 | Madison Parish | 77.9 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 17 | Rapides Parish | 77.5 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 18 | Richland Parish | 72.9 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 19 | Morehouse Parish | 71.9 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 20 | Bienville Parish | 70.7 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 21 | Washington Parish | 69.6 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 22 | Jackson Parish | 67.5 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 23 | Lafayette Parish | 66.8 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 24 | Franklin Parish | 64.2 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 25 | Vernon Parish | 64.1 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 26 | Jefferson Parish | 63.5 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 27 | Winn Parish | 61 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 28 | St. Landry Parish | 60.5 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 29 | Livingston Parish | 59.2 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 30 | Lafourche Parish | 56.6 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 31 | Avoyelles Parish | 55.6 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 32 | Grant Parish | 54.8 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 33 | Ascension Parish | 53.6 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 34 | West Feliciana Parish | 51.9 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 35 | Iberville Parish | 48.3 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 36 | Orleans Parish | 46.8 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 37 | Concordia Parish | 46.5 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 38 | St. Mary Parish | 46.5 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 39 | Caldwell Parish | 44.3 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 40 | Catahoula Parish | 42.1 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 41 | Iberia Parish | 41.9 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 42 | Evangeline Parish | 40.7 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 43 | East Carroll Parish | 39.1 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 44 | St. Martin Parish | 38.9 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 45 | Pointe Coupee Parish | 38.1 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 46 | Acadia Parish | 37.8 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 47 | Tensas Parish | 36.7 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 48 | Beauregard Parish | 36.4 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 49 | East Feliciana Parish | 36.4 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 50 | Terrebonne Parish | 35 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 51 | West Carroll Parish | 34.5 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 52 | LaSalle Parish | 32.9 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 53 | St. John the Baptist Parish | 27.9 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 54 | West Baton Rouge Parish | 26.5 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 55 | St. Helena Parish | 24.8 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 56 | St. James Parish | 23.3 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 57 | Allen Parish | 22.2 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 58 | Jefferson Davis Parish | 20.5 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 59 | St. Charles Parish | 20.2 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 60 | Assumption Parish | 19.9 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 61 | Vermilion Parish | 16.6 | Very Low | 0 |
| 62 | Cameron Parish | 16.3 | Very Low | 0 |
| 63 | St. Bernard Parish | 14.8 | Very Low | 0 |
| 64 | Plaquemines Parish | 4.7 | Very Low | 0 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. Scores are 0–100 percentile rankings among all US counties. See the methodology page for definitions. Download the full CSV for all counties.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest strong wind risk county in Louisiana?
Caddo Parish, LA has the highest strong wind risk in Louisiana, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 98.1 out of 100 (rated "Very High").
How many counties in Louisiana are rated Very High for strong wind risk?
1 of 64 scored Louisiana counties are rated "Very High" for strong wind risk by FEMA's National Risk Index.
What causes strong wind risk in Louisiana?
Strong wind risk covers non-convective, non-tropical sustained high winds — including derechos and general high-wind events, but excluding tornado and hurricane winds. High scores appear in mountain passes, coastal headlands, and open plains where topography amplifies wind speeds. Damage concentrates on utility infrastructure, trees, and lightweight structures.