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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Louisiana

Overall State Risk Score: 7/10

Louisiana faces very high extreme-heat risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 1 major cities.

Seasonal pattern: June-September

Highest-Risk Cities in Louisiana

1
New Orleans, LA
Very High · 2 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 7

Notable Extreme Heat Events

Cold Weather - Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi, United States

February 1, 2026 — ADVISORY

New Orleans, LA

635,000 people exposed; $58,896M capital exposed

Extreme Cold - Southeast Louisiana, United States

January 30, 2026 — WATCH

New Orleans, LA

317,000 people exposed; $34,322M capital exposed

Other Hazards in Louisiana

earthquake
Earthquake Risk
Score: 3/10
wildfire
Wildfire Risk
Score: 1/10
hurricane
Hurricane Risk
Score: 9/10
flood
Flood Risk
Score: 7/10
tornado
Tornado Risk
Score: 5/10
winter-storm
Winter Storm Risk
Score: 7/10
landslide
Landslide Risk
Score: 1/10
drought
Drought Risk
Score: 3/10
high-wind
High Wind Risk
Score: 3/10
tsunami
Tsunami Risk
Score: 0/10

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