Livingston Parish, LA
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Livingston Parish has experienced 52 federally declared disasters since 1965, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively High — higher risk than most US counties.
Livingston Parish's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, tornado, and inland flooding, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have increased 195% 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. Livingston Parish has been designated in 52 declarations since 1965, covering 10 disaster types including hurricane (29), flood (7), coastal storm (4).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2024 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Francine |
| 2024 | Hurricane | Hurricane 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 Zeta |
| 2021 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ida |
Showing the 10 most recent of 52 total declarations since 1965.
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 | 56.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively High | 94.9 | 21 | 2 | $1.9B |
| Coastal Flooding | Relatively Moderate | 79.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 57.5 | 1 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | 92.2 | 26 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively High | 95.7 | 12 | 0 | $27K |
| Hurricane | Relatively High | 97.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 75.7 | 25 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 59.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 30.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 76.2 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 84.5 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively High | 88.4 | 1 | 0 | $500K |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 67.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 24.7 | 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
Livingston Parish ranks in the 47th percentile (Low) 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 | 47th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 33rd | Low |
| Household characteristics | 69th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 44th | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 51st | 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 | 41st | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 42nd | Relatively Moderate |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 67.2% | — |
NOAA tracked 79 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 20 in 2016–20 vs 59 in 2021–25 (+195% — frequency increasing).
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 Livingston Parish?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Livingston Parish, Louisiana are hurricane, tornado, and inland flooding. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively High — higher risk than most US counties.
Has Livingston Parish received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Livingston Parish has received 52 federal disaster declarations since 1965, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (29 declarations).
Has Livingston Parish had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Livingston Parish include Severe Winter Storm (2026), Tropical Storm Francine (2024), Hurricane Francine (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1965.
How does Livingston Parish's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively High) and St. Helena Parish, LA has the lowest (Very Low). Livingston Parish is rated Relatively High overall.
How is Livingston Parish's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Livingston 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. Livingston Parish's composite score of 95 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 95% of US counties.