Concordia Parish, LA
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Concordia Parish has experienced 37 federally declared disasters since 1973, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Concordia Parish's highest-rated hazards are drought, hurricane, and heat wave, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 15% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is elevated (99th percentile nationally), suggesting residents may face greater difficulty recovering from major disasters.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Concordia Parish has been designated in 37 declarations since 1973, covering 7 disaster types including hurricane (18), flood (8), severe storm (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2024 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Francine |
| 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 Ida |
| 2021 | Hurricane | Hurricane Delta |
| 2021 | Hurricane | Hurricane Delta |
Showing the 10 most recent of 37 total declarations since 1973.
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 | Very Low | 11.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 22.8 | 7 | 0 | $100K |
| Coastal Flooding | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 49.7 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 73.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 49.1 | 6 | 0 | $200K |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 77.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 59.2 | 11 | 0 | $325K |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 46.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 10.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 55.3 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 55 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 38.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 86 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 23.3 | 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
Concordia Parish ranks in the 99th percentile (High) 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 | 99th | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 96th | High |
| Household characteristics | 99th | High |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 81st | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 96th | High |
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 | 15th | Very Low |
| Risk to homes | 15th | Very Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 55.0% | — |
NOAA tracked 24 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 13 in 2016–20 vs 11 in 2021–25 (-15% — 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 Concordia Parish?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Concordia Parish, Louisiana are drought, hurricane, and heat wave. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Concordia Parish received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Concordia Parish has received 37 federal disaster declarations since 1973, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (18 declarations).
Has Concordia Parish had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Concordia Parish include Severe Winter Storm (2026), Tropical Storm Francine (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1973.
How does Concordia Parish's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Avoyelles Parish, LA has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Jefferson County, MS has the lowest (Very Low). Concordia Parish is rated Very Low overall.
How is Concordia Parish's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Concordia 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. Concordia Parish's composite score of 32 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 32% of US counties.