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Very High

flood Flood Risk in Louisiana

Overall State Risk Score: 7/10

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

Seasonal pattern: March-September

Highest-Risk Cities in Louisiana

1
New Orleans, LA
Very High · 650 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Notable Flood Events

Flood - New Orleans, LA Region, United States

May 28, 2025 — WARNING

New Orleans, LA

489,000 people exposed; $83,003M capital exposed

Flood - New Orleans, LA Region, United States

July 25, 2024 — WARNING

New Orleans, LA

282,000 people exposed; $52,549M capital exposed

Flood - New Orleans, LA Region, United States

August 28, 2023 — WARNING

New Orleans, LA

Impact data not available

Other Hazards in Louisiana

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

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