Grant Parish Disaster Risk
Grant Parish, Louisiana
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
30th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#54
of 64 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
40th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 40% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Very Low
Higher than 39% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 61% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 37% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 65% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Grant Parish, Louisiana
Grant Parish ranks among nation's lowest-risk
Grant Parish's composite risk score of 29.61 and very-low rating place it among America's safest counties, well below national averages across most hazard categories. Minimal flood (40.08) and wildfire (39.28) risks define the parish's protective profile, while tornado (60.85) and hurricane (65.16) risks remain moderate. For a naturally hazardous nation, Grant residents enjoy exceptional disaster safety.
Grant Parish is Louisiana's second-safest
At 29.61, Grant Parish ranks just 8 points above East Carroll Parish (21.60) as Louisiana's two safest communities, sitting 32.7 points below the state average of 62.37. This dramatic safety advantage reflects Grant's distance from coastal hurricane corridors and relatively stable geology. The parish represents one of Louisiana's most protected environments.
Only Grant and Franklin rival Grant's safety
Grant Parish (29.61) ranks among the region's safest alongside Franklin Parish (35.91), with East Carroll even lower at 21.60. All three dramatically outpace the moderate-to-high risk profiles of Evangeline (75.92), East Feliciana (56.42), and East Baton Rouge (97.96). Grant's safety is remarkable even within its already-protective region.
Tornadoes present the primary risk
Tornadoes rank as Grant Parish's highest hazard at 60.85, though this remains moderate compared to state averages. Hurricane risk (65.16) follows as a secondary concern, while earthquake (36.58), wildfire (39.28), and flood (40.08) risks all remain low to moderate. The parish's hazard profile is relatively benign by Louisiana standards.
Maintain basic coverage and awareness
Standard homeowners insurance with tornado and windstorm protection provides ample coverage for Grant Parish's low-to-moderate threat profile. Flood insurance is typically unnecessary unless in a designated floodplain, and hurricane coverage is optional given the parish's distance from major tropical systems. Your focus should remain on tornado preparedness and maintaining adequate emergency supplies.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Grant Parish
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Grant Parish
Risk Verdict
Grant Parish's natural disaster risk is among the lowest in the country, with a composite score at the 30th percentile nationally. Residents of Grant Parish can use the 30th percentile ranking as a baseline, while recognizing that individual properties may still lie in specific hazard zones that differ from the county average.
Hazard Breakdown
Hurricane risk is Grant Parish's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 65th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 61th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include flood (40th percentile), wildfire (39th percentile), earthquake (37th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Hurricane risk is Grant Parish's top-ranked natural hazard at the 65th percentile nationally. The most time-sensitive preparedness step is knowing the county's evacuation zone for your address — zone maps are published by the county emergency management office. Tornado at the 61th percentile nationally is Grant Parish's secondary hazard, often intensified by the same weather systems that produce hurricane conditions. Grant Parish's county emergency management office publishes official evacuation zone maps with zone-specific shelter locations; downloading this map and identifying your zone assignment is the single highest-value pre-season step.
Regional Context
The Louisiana county average exceeds Grant Parish's score by 32.8 composite points — placing this county in the lower-risk tier relative to its in-state peers.
Is your household prepared for Grant Parish's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
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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.