Red River Parish, LA
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Red River Parish has experienced 32 federally declared disasters since 1977, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Red River Parish's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hurricane, and ice storm, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have increased 24% 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. Red River Parish has been designated in 32 declarations since 1977, covering 9 disaster types including hurricane (17), flood (3), winter storm (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Showing the 10 most recent of 32 total declarations since 1977.
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 | 17.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 17.9 | 22 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 34.4 | 9 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 57 | 82 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 45.1 | 6 | 0 | $285K |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 64 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 46.7 | 14 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 83.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 16.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 60.9 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 11.1 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 27.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 54.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 9.5 | 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
Red River Parish ranks in the 67th 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 | 67th | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 67th | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 79th | High |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 82nd | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 31st | Low |
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 | 39th | Relatively Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 85.2% | — |
NOAA tracked 123 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 55 in 2016–20 vs 68 in 2021–25 (+24% — 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 Red River Parish?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Red River Parish, Louisiana are strong wind, hurricane, and ice storm. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Red River Parish received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Red River Parish has received 32 federal disaster declarations since 1977, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (17 declarations).
Has Red River Parish had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Red River Parish include Severe Winter Storm (2026), Severe Winter Storm (2026), Tropical Storm Francine (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1977.
How does Red River Parish's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Webster Parish, LA has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Bienville Parish, LA has the lowest (Very Low). Red River Parish is rated Very Low overall.
How is Red River Parish's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Red River 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. Red River Parish's composite score of 17 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 17% of US counties.