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FEMA National Risk Index

Sabine Parish Disaster Risk

Sabine Parish, Louisiana

FEMA Risk Rating

Relatively Low

National Percentile

61th

of 3,144 counties

State Rank

#37

of 64 (1 = highest risk)

Flood Risk

67th

percentile

Hazard Risk Breakdown

Flood

River, coastal, and surface flooding risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 67% of US counties

Wildfire

Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 67% of US counties

Tornado

Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 72% 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 80% of US counties

Risk Advisory: Sabine Parish

Risk Verdict

Sabine Parish shows a relatively low overall disaster risk profile, scoring in the 61th percentile nationally. The county faces moderate hazard exposure relative to other U.S. counties. Standard emergency preparedness is recommended, with attention to the specific hazards that dominate locally.

Hazard Breakdown

Hurricane risk is the dominant hazard for Sabine Parish, scoring in the 80th percentile nationally. It is followed by tornado risk at the 72th percentile. Additional hazards include wildfire (67th), flood (67th), earthquake (37th).

Preparedness Context

With hurricane risk as the top concern, Sabine Parish residents should know your evacuation route, stockpile supplies for at least 72 hours, and review your homeowners and flood insurance policies annually. Secondary risks such as tornado also warrant attention in household and community preparedness planning. FEMA recommends all households maintain at least 72 hours of food, water, and medication supplies regardless of specific hazard exposure.

Regional Context

Sabine Parish has a disaster risk profile close to the average county in Louisiana. Its composite risk score is within 1.4 points of the state average, meaning its overall hazard exposure is broadly representative of Louisiana as a whole.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the natural disaster risk in Sabine Parish, LA?
Sabine Parish has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low, placing it in the 61th percentile nationally out of 3,144 counties. This composite score reflects the county's overall exposure to natural hazards including floods, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes, weighted by expected annual loss and social vulnerability.
What types of natural hazards affect Sabine Parish?
Sabine Parish is evaluated for five major natural hazard types: hurricane (80th percentile), tornado (72th percentile), wildfire (67th percentile), flooding (67th percentile), earthquake (37th percentile). The highest-risk hazard is hurricane at the 80th percentile nationally. These scores are derived from FEMA's National Risk Index, which analyzes expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience for each hazard type.
How does Sabine Parish risk compare to the Louisiana average?
Sabine Parish's composite risk percentile is 61th, compared to the Louisiana state average of 62th percentile. The state's overall risk rating is Relatively Low. This means Sabine Parish faces lower natural disaster risk than the typical county in Louisiana.
Is Sabine Parish at risk for hurricane?
Yes, Sabine Parish's hurricane risk is at the 80th percentile nationally. This places it in the top quartile for this hazard type. For flooding specifically, Sabine Parish is at the 67th percentile.
How is natural disaster risk measured?
FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) calculates risk scores for 18 natural hazard types across all U.S. counties and census tracts. The composite score combines Expected Annual Loss (estimated dollar losses from each hazard), Social Vulnerability (demographic factors affecting disaster impact), and Community Resilience (ability to recover). Percentile scores rank each county against all 3,144 U.S. counties, and risk ratings range from Very Low to Very High.
Is Sabine Parish a safe place to live?
Sabine Parish's composite risk score of 61th percentile is below the Louisiana state average of 62th percentile, indicating relatively lower exposure to natural hazards. However, no county is completely risk-free. The primary hazard type is hurricane at the 80th percentile. Residents should still maintain emergency preparedness plans and appropriate insurance coverage.

Counties with Similar Risk

Pointe Coupee Parish

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+2.1

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63th percentile

Lincoln Parish

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+3.4

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East Feliciana Parish

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-4.5

Relatively Low

56th percentile

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.

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