Caldwell County, Louisiana
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 9,627
10.5NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
9,627
🏠
Building Value
$1.8B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$3.9M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌀
Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$208K
Risk Score62.2
🌡️
Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$396K
Risk Score56.3
☀️
Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$160K
Risk Score54.4
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$57K
Risk Score46.0
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$372K
Risk Score44.3
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$684K
Risk Score39.9
🧊
Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$135K
Risk Score38.6
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$50K
Risk Score28.3
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score26.0
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$147
Risk Score24.6
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$60K
Risk Score21.9
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score17.6
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$111K
Risk Score14.1
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score5.3
Caldwell County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
10.5-38.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
26.0-22.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
69.5+20.3 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
55.9+7.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
69.5
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
55.9
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.