West Feliciana Parish, LA
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
West Feliciana Parish has experienced 44 federally declared disasters since 1965, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
West Feliciana Parish's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, cold wave, and tornado, with its top risk rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 39 storm events in the county over the past decade.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. West Feliciana Parish has been designated in 44 declarations since 1965, covering 9 disaster types including hurricane (23), flood (8), coastal storm (5).
| 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 44 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 | 37.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 31.5 | 3 | 0 | $5.2M |
| Coastal Flooding | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 25 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 53.2 | 24 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | 64.9 | 2 | 0 | $70K |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 78.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 15.2 | 10 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 51.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 4.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 37.8 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 71.1 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 32 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 60.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 48.5 | 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
West Feliciana 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 | 45th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 7th | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 86th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 67th | 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 | 48th | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 45th | Relatively Moderate |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 87.5% | — |
NOAA tracked 39 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 7 in 2016–20 vs 32 in 2021–25 .
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 West Feliciana Parish?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana are hurricane, cold wave, and tornado. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has West Feliciana Parish received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. West Feliciana Parish has received 44 federal disaster declarations since 1965, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (23 declarations).
Has West Feliciana Parish had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for West Feliciana 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 West Feliciana 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 West Baton Rouge Parish, LA has the lowest (Very Low). West Feliciana Parish is rated Very Low overall.
How is West Feliciana Parish's composite disaster risk index calculated?
West Feliciana 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. West Feliciana Parish's composite score of 35 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 35% of US counties.