Natural Disasters in Ida, LA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
89.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
84.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
65.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 100.0 |
| Heat Wave | 98.7 |
| Drought | 98.2 |
| Hail | 98.1 |
| Strong Wind | 98.1 |
| Lightning | 97.4 |
| Cold Wave | 92.1 |
| Winter Weather | 89.9 |
| Tornado | 89.8 |
| Earthquake | 84.7 |
| Hurricane | 82.8 |
| Landslide | 64.0 |
| Wildfire | 62.8 |
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
34
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
16 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 |
| Mar 13, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 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 34 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,425
Total Claims Paid
$41,569,669
Avg Claim Payout
$17,142
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,399,892
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
121
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4484 | Biological | 6 | $2,356,105 |
| DR-1357 | Severe Ice Storm | 5 | $1,541,565 |
| DR-1603 | Hurricane | 20 | $1,031,684 |
| DR-1607 | Hurricane | 8 | $745,800 |
| DR-4590 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $695,485 |
| DR-1786 | Hurricane | 21 | $692,442 |
| DR-4263 | Flood | 23 | $603,335 |
| DR-4228 | Flood | 18 | $590,912 |
| DR-4559 | Hurricane | 6 | $142,564 |
Ida has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, heat wave, drought. The area has had 34 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (16 declarations). 2,425 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,399,892 in public assistance recovery funding.