Hazard Score
100 Catastrophes Recorded
Orleans Parish, Louisiana
1 Cities with a Population of 387,637, and 142,158 Households
Orleans, Louisiana, faces a relatively high natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of 96.98. The area is susceptible to hurricanes, with a risk value of 147,349,034.49 for hurricane events. The region has a coastal risk score of 93.75, indicating vulnerability to storm surges and flooding. Additionally, Orleans Parish has experienced 34 hurricanes on average per year, with a high likelihood of significant impacts.
Geologically, Orleans Parish is at risk of flooding with a risk value of 266,240.95 for riverine events. The area is prone to extreme weather events such as lightning strikes, with a risk value of 1,629,176.56. The presence of water bodies like Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River contributes to the area's risk of flooding. The region also has a relatively high wildfire risk, with a risk value of 132,789.22, attributed to factors such as dry conditions and vegetation cover.
Overall, Orleans, Louisiana, faces a complex mix of natural disaster and climate risks due to its geographical features and climatic conditions. The area's vulnerability to hurricanes, flooding, lightning strikes, and wildfires poses a significant threat to its population and infrastructure. The presence of coastlines, water bodies, and geological factors like fault lines and mountain peaks further contribute to the region's hazard risk. It is crucial for residents and authorities to be prepared for potential disasters and take proactive measures to mitigate risks in this high-risk area.
HAZARDS
72
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
1
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
71
Hazard Shelters
31
Fire Stations
15
Hospitals
17
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Mm252 West
2023-07-03
Mile 252
2023-06-15
Mile 256
2023-06-13
Theft Fire
2023-05-15
Brazilier
2022-11-10
Mile Zero
2022-10-05
Second Culvert
2022-10-05
Mattress Fire
2022-10-04
Median Fire 2
2022-10-04
Dumpster Fire
2022-09-28
Median Fire
2022-09-20
Madere Boardwalk
2021-12-14
Flooding
Tropical Storm Claudette
2021-06-19Mile 1.6
2021-03-13
Hurricane Zeta
2020-10-30
Hurricane Cristobal
2020-06-12
Carson23april2020
2020-04-24
Carson2019-2
2019-11-15
Carson2019-1
2019-11-09
Tornado
2019-07-10
Flooding
Torrential Rain And Tropical Storm
2019-07-09Unit 7b
2019-06-12
Maxlight
2018-08-17
Incredible
2018-06-18
Distant
2018-06-15
Boardwalk Fire
2018-02-14
Car Fire 10
2017-10-18
Tornado
2017-02-07
Hailstorm
2017-02-07
Hailstorm
2017-01-21
Regular Fire
2016-10-16
Tornado
2016-08-04
Mckenzie Fire
2016-02-24
Mckenzie Fire
2016-02-20
Car Fire Nov 2015
2015-11-21
Car Fire Oct 8 2015
2015-10-13
Boat Fire Oct 8
2015-10-08
Cedar Bayou Fire
2015-08-06
Goodbye Fire
2015-08-05
Irish Bayou Fire
2015-07-24
Old River Fire
2015-06-28
Hailstorm
2015-04-15
Hailstorm
2015-04-15
Teddy Bear Fire
2014-07-16
Hailstorm
2014-04-08
Hailstorm
2013-02-24
Flooding
Hurricane Isaac
2012-08-28Hailstorm
2011-05-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2011-05-01Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Tornado
2010-07-06
Tornado
2007-02-13
Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
2005-08-29Hailstorm
2004-07-08
Hailstorm
2004-02-04
Tornado
2003-06-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-22Hurricane Isidore
2002-09-27
Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
2002-09-26Hurricane Bertha
2002-08-09
Hailstorm
2002-05-30
Hailstorm
2001-06-21
Tornado
2000-08-10
Hailstorm
2000-01-23
Hailstorm
2000-01-23
Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-09-15Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-09-11Hailstorm
1998-06-21
Hailstorm
1997-03-29
Hailstorm
1997-01-24
Hailstorm
1996-07-28
Hailstorm
1996-04-14
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1995-05-07Hailstorm
1995-04-10
Flooding
Torrential Rain
1993-01-20Hailstorm
1992-06-04
Hailstorm
1992-02-17
Flooding
Torrential Rain
1991-06-11Flooding
Heavy Rain
1991-04-28Tornado
1991-04-19
Hailstorm
1991-04-09
Hailstorm
1991-03-02
Hurricane Florence
1988-09-11
Hurricane Beryl
1988-08-10
Hailstorm
1985-05-21
Hailstorm
1984-07-05
Hailstorm
1982-04-26
Tornado
1981-06-22
Hailstorm
1977-07-01
Hailstorm
1975-05-07
Hailstorm
1974-09-01
Hailstorm
1973-06-17
Tornado
1971-12-06
Tornado
1963-01-11
Hailstorm
1962-02-05
Tornado
1957-07-13
Tornado
1957-06-27
Hurricane Brenda
1955-08-03
Tornado
1953-07-17
Tornado
1951-11-01