5
High
Tornado Risk in New Orleans, LA
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- 258 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 18 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Occurs roughly 0.28 times per year on average
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - New Orleans, LA WFO Region, US (2019-07-10)
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
New Orleans is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How New Orleans Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near New Orleans
Tornado - New Orleans, LA WFO Region, US
June 5, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - New Orleans, LA WFO Region, US
June 20, 2017 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - New Orleans, LA WFO Region, US
February 6, 2017 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - New Orleans, LA WFO Region, US
July 9, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - New Orleans, LA WFO Region, US
April 2, 2017 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Houston, TX
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Memphis, TN
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Atlanta, GA
Score: 7/10
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