Natural Disasters in Choudrant, LA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
54.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
85.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
53.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 97.6 |
| Strong Wind | 94.7 |
| Heat Wave | 89.3 |
| Tornado | 86.9 |
| Earthquake | 68.2 |
| Hurricane | 67.0 |
| Lightning | 59.9 |
| Hail | 57.7 |
| Landslide | 57.1 |
| Drought | 45.0 |
| Wildfire | 29.7 |
| Winter Weather | 25.1 |
| Cold Wave | 14.8 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
33
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
15 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | TROPICAL STORM NICHOLAS |
| Aug 29, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM IDA |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 16, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DELTA |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DELTA |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE LAURA |
| Aug 23, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORMS LAURA AND MARCO |
| Jun 7, 2020 | Coastal Storm | TROPICAL STORM CRISTOBAL |
| Mar 24, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 13, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISAAC |
| Sep 2, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 29, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
Showing 20 of 33 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
56
Total Claims Paid
$594,033
Avg Claim Payout
$10,608
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,842,982
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
135
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4439 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $2,759,699 |
| DR-4559 | Hurricane | 34 | $2,293,476 |
| DR-4263 | Flood | 27 | $715,898 |
| DR-1603 | Hurricane | 10 | $345,634 |
| DR-1786 | Hurricane | 21 | $336,278 |
| DR-4590 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $114,313 |
| DR-1357 | Severe Ice Storm | 3 | $97,111 |
| DR-1607 | Hurricane | 5 | $89,090 |
| DR-4484 | Biological | 1 | $69,752 |
| DR-4080 | Hurricane | 6 | $21,733 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$338,595
Properties Protected
11
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.15
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2A: RETRO - Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $0 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $106,350 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $49,995 |
| 97.1: Expanded Mitigation Strategies - PILOT | 1 | $150,000 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Choudrant has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, strong wind, heat wave. The area has had 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (15 declarations). 56 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,842,982 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.