Natural Disasters in Downsville, LA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
49.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
37.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
88.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 90.0 |
| Strong Wind | 89.5 |
| Heat Wave | 76.8 |
| Tornado | 64.6 |
| Hurricane | 64.3 |
| Landslide | 60.8 |
| Earthquake | 52.7 |
| Hail | 49.5 |
| Wildfire | 44.9 |
| Drought | 42.0 |
| Lightning | 39.0 |
| Cold Wave | 18.8 |
| Winter Weather | 14.5 |
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
35
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
17 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 27, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ZETA |
| 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 |
| Dec 10, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 35 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,223
Total IA Distributed
$649,708
Repair/Replace
$377,362
Rental Assistance
$98,351
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1607 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4611 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4263 | 214 | $311,198 | $2,447 |
| DR-4559 | 973 | $271,120 | $341 |
| DR-4484 | 7 | $49,338 | — |
| DR-1786 | 21 | $13,633 | $1,608 |
| DR-4590 | 6 | $4,418 | $468 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
379
Total Claims Paid
$9,002,940
Avg Claim Payout
$23,754
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,543,207
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
108
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4263 | Flood | 37 | $3,166,328 |
| DR-1863 | Severe Storm(s) | 48 | $635,123 |
| DR-4484 | Biological | 3 | $369,398 |
| DR-1603 | Hurricane | 6 | $256,070 |
| DR-4439 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $37,391 |
| DR-4559 | Hurricane | 2 | $33,764 |
| DR-1786 | Hurricane | 2 | $25,484 |
| DR-1607 | Hurricane | 2 | $8,453 |
| DR-1357 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $4,588 |
| DR-4080 | Hurricane | 3 | $4,526 |
| DR-1792 | Hurricane | 1 | $2,082 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
15
Federal Funding
$3,062,671
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.91
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 6 | $426,150 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 5 | $2,389,270 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $65,000 |
| 97.1: Expanded Mitigation Strategies - PILOT | 1 | $150,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Downsville 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 35 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (17 declarations). 379 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,543,207 in public assistance recovery funding. $649,708 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 15 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.