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East Feliciana (Parish), LA

13 FEMA disaster declarations (2020–2026), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Most common hazard: Hurricane.

13
FEMA declarations
6
Major disasters
56
NRI risk · Relatively Low
Hurricane
Top hazard

FEMA's National Risk Index places East Feliciana (Parish) County in the top 44% of U.S. counties for overall natural-hazard risk, and its FEMA disaster-declaration count is higher than 98% of all 2,729 counties tracked.

How does East Feliciana (Parish) County compare?

FEMA disaster declarations, this county versus the Louisiana county average and the national county average.

East Feliciana (Parish) County
13
Louisiana county avg
12.3
National county avg
3.7

How disaster-prone is East Feliciana (Parish) County?

East Feliciana (Parish) County, Louisiana has recorded 13 FEMA disaster declarations between 2020 and 2026, of which 6 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 2.2 declarations per year across a 6-year record, or roughly 6% above the Louisiana county average of 12.3 and 247% above the national county average of 3.7. Declaration counts reflect federal recognition of event severity, not pure hazard frequency, smaller incidents handled locally never appear in FEMA's ledger.

The dominant disaster type on record is Hurricane, with 8 of 13 declarations falling under this category. FEMA's National Risk Index assigns this county an overall risk rating of Relatively Low (composite score 56.4/100), driven by an Expected Annual Loss rating of Very Low equivalent to roughly $12.7M in annualized losses. Social vulnerability scores Very High and community resilience scores Relatively Low - two factors that modify raw hazard exposure into actual harm. The single highest-risk natural hazard identified for this county is Hurricane (Relatively Moderate).

NFIP flood insurance claims data for this county is not present in the FEMA claims extract, which typically indicates either low historical flood activity or low policy penetration. Taken together, these indicators place East Feliciana (Parish) County at a high relative risk level for federally recognized disasters. Households should pair this historical lens with forward-looking hazard maps, flood zones, wildfire risk overlays, and seismic zones published by FEMA and state emergency management, before making preparedness, insurance, or relocation decisions.

Risk Assessment

How East Feliciana (Parish) County's disaster history compares to state and national averages.

Risk Level

High

vs. Louisiana Avg

+6%

State avg: 12.3

vs. National Avg

+247%

National avg: 3.7

Avg Per Year

2.2

Over 6 years

FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - East Feliciana (Parish) County

East Feliciana (Parish) County NRI risk profile 8-axis FEMA National Risk Index radar showing per-hazard composite scores for Earthquake 8, Flood 0, Hurricane 48, Tornado 48, Wildfire 8, Drought 48, Heat Wave 25, Winter Storm 48. Overall composite 29 of 100, classified Moderate. Earthquake Flood Hurricane Tornado Wildfire Drought Heat Wave Winter Storm 29 composite
East Feliciana (Parish) County NRI risk profile FIPS 22037 · composite 29/100 (Moderate)

The radar plots East Feliciana (Parish) County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance.

FEMA Records

13

Total declarations

NRI Source

FEMA 2023

Latest NRI release

County FIPS

22037

LA state code

Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release

Disaster Types

Breakdown of 13 FEMA disaster declarations in East Feliciana (Parish) County by incident type.

Hurricane 8
Severe Ice Storm 2
Winter Storm 1
Coastal Storm 1
Biological 1

Declaration Types

FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).

Emergency - 7 53.8%

of all 13 declarations

Major Disaster - 6 46.2%

of all 13 declarations

FEMA Declarations Timeline

Disaster declarations per year for East Feliciana (Parish) County.

Year Declarations
2026 1
2024 2
2021 9
2020 1

Disaster Declarations

All 13 FEMA disaster declarations for East Feliciana (Parish) County, Louisiana.

DR# Title Type Incident Date
3638 SEVERE WINTER STORM EM Winter Storm 2026-01-24
4817 HURRICANE FRANCINE DR Hurricane 2024-09-16
3614 TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE EM Hurricane 2024-09-10
3574 TROPICAL STORM NICHOLAS EM Coastal Storm 2021-09-13
4611 HURRICANE IDA DR Hurricane 2021-08-29
3568 TROPICAL STORM IDA EM Hurricane 2021-08-27
4590 SEVERE WINTER STORMS DR Severe Ice Storm 2021-03-09
3556 SEVERE WINTER STORM EM Severe Ice Storm 2021-02-18
4577 HURRICANE ZETA DR Hurricane 2021-01-12
3549 TROPICAL STORM ZETA EM Hurricane 2020-10-27
4570 HURRICANE DELTA DR Hurricane 2020-10-16
3547 HURRICANE DELTA EM Hurricane 2020-10-07
4484 COVID-19 PANDEMIC DR Biological 2020-03-24

Storm Events in Louisiana

NOAA severe weather data for Louisiana (2015–2025). Storm event data is tracked at the state level.

Storm Type Events Fatalities Injuries Property Damage
Thunderstorm Wind 3,682 12 32 $25.9M
Marine Thunderstorm Wind 3,394 2 22 $103.0K
Flash Flood 1,739 20 17 $3.9B
Hail 1,363 0 0 $49.3M
Excessive Heat 1,271 3 0 $0

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025

FEMA National Risk Index

FEMA's composite risk score combining 18 natural hazard types, social vulnerability, and community resilience for East Feliciana (Parish) County.

Overall Risk

Relatively Low

Score: 56.4/100

Expected Annual Loss

Very Low

$12.7M/year

Social Vulnerability

Very High

Community Resilience

Relatively Low

Hazard Risk Breakdown

Risk rating for each of the 18 FEMA NRI natural hazard types in East Feliciana (Parish) County.

Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Tornado Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Coastal Flooding No Rating

Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri

Counties with Similar Risk in Louisiana

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Disaster Preparedness Guides

Frequently Asked Questions

How many natural disasters has East Feliciana (Parish) County, Louisiana had?
East Feliciana (Parish) County, Louisiana has received 13 FEMA disaster declarations from 2020 to 2026. Of these, 6 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in East Feliciana (Parish) County?
The most common disaster type in East Feliciana (Parish) County is Hurricane, with 8 declarations. Other disaster types include Severe Ice Storm (2), Winter Storm (1), Coastal Storm (1).
How does East Feliciana (Parish) County's disaster risk compare to the Louisiana average?
East Feliciana (Parish) County has 13 disaster declarations, which is 6% higher than the Louisiana county average of 12.3 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.7, it is 247% higher.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has East Feliciana (Parish) County received?
East Feliciana (Parish) County has received 6 major disaster declarations, representing 46% of all 13 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Louisiana?
The most common storm types in Louisiana include Thunderstorm Wind (3,682 events), Marine Thunderstorm Wind (3,394 events), Flash Flood (1,739 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in East Feliciana (Parish) County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in East Feliciana (Parish) County was 2021, with 9 declarations. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2020 to 2026.
What is the overall disaster risk level for East Feliciana (Parish) County?
Based on FEMA declaration history, East Feliciana (Parish) County has a high disaster risk level with 13 total declarations. This county has significantly more disaster declarations than average.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for East Feliciana (Parish) County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, East Feliciana (Parish) County, Louisiana has an overall risk score of 56.4 out of 100 (Relatively Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Very High and community resilience is Relatively Low. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Very Low, representing $12.7M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to East Feliciana (Parish) County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in East Feliciana (Parish) County is Hurricane (risk rating: Relatively Moderate). Other significant hazards include Tornado (Relatively Moderate) and Drought (Relatively Moderate). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.

Data Sources & Methodology

Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.

Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.

This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.

What this means for East Feliciana (Parish)

East Feliciana (Parish), LA has 13 FEMA disaster declarations on record, a high historical disaster load, 6% above the Louisiana county average.

  • Its most common federal declaration type is emergency (7 of 13) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Louisiana overview
  • See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
  • Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide

Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.

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