Beauregard Parish, LA
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Beauregard Parish has experienced 43 federally declared disasters since 1983, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Beauregard Parish's highest-rated hazards are lightning, wildfire, and ice storm, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 65% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Beauregard Parish has been designated in 43 declarations since 1983, covering 10 disaster types including hurricane (22), flood (5), coastal storm (4).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2024 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Francine |
| 2023 | Fire | Tiger Island Fire |
| 2021 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| 2021 | Coastal Storm | Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| 2021 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Ida |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2021 | Hurricane | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2021 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ida |
Showing the 10 most recent of 43 total declarations since 1983.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Relatively Low | 86.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 59.9 | 15 | 0 | $58.1M |
| Coastal Flooding | Very Low | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 34.1 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 61.5 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 48.1 | 22 | 0 | $3.7M |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate | 82.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 48.3 | 23 | 0 | $1K |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 36.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 39.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High | 84.9 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 53.8 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively High | 89.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 73.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 13.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Beauregard Parish ranks in the 55th percentile (Moderate) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55th | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 47th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 54th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 54th | Moderate |
| Housing type & transportation | 61st | Moderate |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 85th | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 83rd | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 78.2% | — |
NOAA tracked 62 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 46 in 2016–20 vs 16 in 2021–25 (-65% — frequency decreasing).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Beauregard Parish?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana are lightning, wildfire, and ice storm. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Beauregard Parish received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Beauregard Parish has received 43 federal disaster declarations since 1983, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (22 declarations).
Has Beauregard Parish had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Beauregard Parish include Severe Winter Storm (2026), Tropical Storm Francine (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1983.
How does Beauregard Parish's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Calcasieu Parish, LA has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively High) and Newton County, TX has the lowest (Very Low). Beauregard Parish is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Beauregard Parish's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Beauregard Parish's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Beauregard Parish's composite score of 56 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 56% of US counties.