Bienville Parish Disaster Risk
Bienville Parish, Louisiana
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
29th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#56
of 64 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
25th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 25% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Very Low
Higher than 21% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 54% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 42% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 68% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Bienville Parish, Louisiana
Bienville Parish has very low risk
Bienville Parish's composite risk score of 28.66 ranks it as very low—one of the safest parishes in Louisiana and well below the state average of 62.37. This makes Bienville an exceptionally low-risk location for natural disasters.
Louisiana's safest parish by far
Bienville ranks at the very bottom of Louisiana's disaster risk distribution, offering residents dramatically better odds than most state parishes. Even the parish's highest individual hazard—tornado risk at 54.17—remains moderate compared to state peers.
Significantly safer than nearby parishes
Bienville's 28.66 score is far below Bossier Parish (82.54) to the west and all other nearby parishes. The parish stands alone as Louisiana's lowest-risk region.
Tornado risk is highest concern
Bienville's primary hazard is tornado risk (54.17), which remains moderate rather than severe by state standards. Hurricane exposure (67.88) and flood risk (25.13) are both significantly lower than typical Louisiana parishes.
Standard insurance typically sufficient
Bienville residents can rely on standard homeowners policies for basic coverage, though windstorm riders remain prudent given Louisiana's geography. The parish's low risk profile means residents can focus resources on routine maintenance and basic preparedness rather than specialized coverage.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Bienville Parish
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Bienville Parish
Risk Verdict
Bienville Parish carries a low natural disaster risk burden, scoring at the 29th percentile under the FEMA National Risk Index. Even at the 29th percentile, Bienville Parish's composite score reflects real hazard exposure categories — knowing which ones apply locally enables targeted, efficient household preparedness.
Hazard Breakdown
Hurricane risk is Bienville Parish's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 68th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 54th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (42th percentile), flood (25th percentile), wildfire (21th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Bienville Parish's primary hazard, hurricane, ranks at the 68th percentile nationally. Having a designated out-of-area contact, a pre-packed go-bag with medications and documents, and a confirmed evacuation route reduces decision-making load when a storm intensifies rapidly. Tornado at the 54th percentile nationally is Bienville Parish's secondary hazard, often intensified by the same weather systems that produce hurricane conditions. The National Hurricane Center's official forecast cone and local NWS office watches and warnings are the authoritative sources for Bienville Parish storm tracking; households benefit from bookmarking these before storm season rather than relying on social media during an event.
Regional Context
Compared to the Louisiana county average, Bienville Parish's composite score runs 33.7 points lower — a gap that reflects the county's relatively modest hazard profile within its state context.
Is your household prepared for Bienville Parish's hazards?
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.