Caddo Parish hazard data

Shreveport, LA Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative heat wave risk for Caddo Parish as relatively high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 1.362 per year for the area.

#1 of 10 covered Louisiana cities for heat wave risk β†’FEMA relative score 99.4/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Shreveport's heat wave risk is relatively high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Caddo Parish reports FEMA annualized frequency of 1.362 per year for heat wave. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is relatively high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.

Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.

FEMA annualized frequency

1.362 per year

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FEMA area population
237,695
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
99.4/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Heat Wave

Relatively High

FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.

Relative FEMA score

99.4/100

FEMA annualized frequency
1.362 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$15M
Recorded events
22

How to read this

Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.

The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Caddo Parish. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Heat wave risk in Shreveport

For Shreveport, FEMA rates heat wave risk for Caddo Parish as relatively high, with a relative score of 99.4/100. The next highest relative scores are ice storm at 99.1/100 and lightning at 97.8/100.

Using FEMA data for Caddo Parish, Shreveport is #1 among 10 covered Louisiana entries for heat wave risk. Longview is about 56 straight-line miles from the Shreveport map point; its FEMA figures cover Gregg County.

What to check for heat wave

  • βœ“Check whether the cooling system can maintain a safe indoor temperature.
  • βœ“Plan for a power outage, including medications, pets, and a second place to stay.
  • βœ“Find the current local cooling-site and heat-alert information before summer.

Household preparation

Official guidance β†—

For homeowners and movers

  • βœ“Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
  • βœ“Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
  • βœ“Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.

Preparedness actions

  • βœ“Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
  • βœ“Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
  • βœ“Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
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Where this profile applies

The map shows Shreveport. All FEMA figures on this page cover Caddo Parish.

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City
Shreveport, LA
FEMA data area
Caddo Parish
County FIPS
22017

Questions about disaster risk in Shreveport

The FEMA figures cover Caddo Parish. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.

How much heat wave risk does Shreveport, LA have?

FEMA rates relative heat wave risk for Caddo Parish as relatively high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 1.362 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Shreveport rank for heat wave risk in Louisiana?

Among 10 Louisiana cities covered by this directory, Shreveport is #1 for relative heat wave risk based on FEMA's score for Caddo Parish. Homes within Shreveport can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Shreveport?

In FEMA's data for Caddo Parish, the highest relative ratings are Heat Wave (Relatively High), Ice Storm (Very High), and Lightning (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Shreveport or Caddo Parish?

The hazard numbers cover Caddo Parish. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.

Is Shreveport safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Caddo Parish an overall relative risk rating of relatively moderate. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.

What should a household in Shreveport do first for heat wave preparedness?

Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.

Nearby city comparisons

Distances are measured between city coordinates.

CityDistanceHeat Wave ratingRelative score
Longview, TX56 miRelatively Moderate93.2
Tyler, TX89 miRelatively Moderate94.3

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Data sources

Hazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.