Madison Parish Disaster Risk
Madison Parish, Louisiana
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
32th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#51
of 64 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
18th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 18% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Very Low
Higher than 5% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 72% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 50% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 70% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Madison Parish, Louisiana
Madison Parish: Well Below National Risk
Madison Parish scores 32.44 on the composite risk scale, earning a Very Low rating and sitting far below the national average. This places the parish among the lowest-risk counties in the country, meaning residents face significantly fewer natural disaster threats than most Americans.
Safest Parish in Louisiana
With a score of 32.44, Madison Parish is the lowest-risk county in Louisiana, well below the state average of 62.37. No other Louisiana parish comes close to this level of natural disaster protection.
Isolated Advantage in Northeast
Madison Parish's 32.44 score stands apart from nearby Morehouse Parish (55.28) and Ouachita Parish (87.50), making it an exceptional pocket of low risk in northeast Louisiana. Neighboring counties face substantially higher tornado, earthquake, and hurricane threats.
Tornado and Hurricane Remain Top Concerns
Even in low-risk Madison Parish, tornado risk scores 71.91 and hurricane risk reaches 69.63—modest compared to other parishes but still meaningful for residents. Flood risk remains minimal at 17.97, and wildfire risk is negligible at 4.90.
Basic Coverage Sufficient for Madison Parish
While tornado and hurricane risks exist, Madison Parish's overall low-risk profile means standard homeowners insurance typically provides adequate protection. Residents should still verify windstorm coverage for the tornado and hurricane threats that do exist in the parish.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Madison Parish
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Madison Parish
Risk Verdict
Madison Parish sits in the lower tier of U.S. counties for natural disaster exposure, ranked at the 32th percentile nationally. A 32th percentile score positions Madison Parish among the nation's lower-risk counties, a genuinely favorable outcome — one that simple, low-cost preparedness habits can reinforce further.
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado risk is Madison Parish's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 72th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane ranks second at the 70th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (50th percentile), flood (18th percentile), wildfire (5th percentile).
Preparedness Context
At the 72th percentile nationally for tornado risk, Madison Parish households benefit most from a reliable alert system — a NOAA weather radio that activates during overnight hours when residents may not be checking smartphone alerts. The secondary hurricane hazard at the 70th percentile nationally adds seasonal complexity to Madison Parish's preparedness calendar, since hurricane and tornado risk often peak at different points in the year. For Madison Parish households, a pre-decided family shelter plan — who goes where, how children are retrieved from school during a warning, and a neighborhood meet-up point if phones fail — provides real protection that no supply kit alone can replicate.
Regional Context
Madison Parish falls 29.9 points below Louisiana's typical county risk level, making it one of the safer natural-hazard environments in the state.
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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.