Natural Disaster Risk in Avery Island
Louisiana
Risk Summary for Avery Island
Avery Island scores 6.7/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Avery Island, Louisiana
Located along the Gulf Coast in Iberia County, Avery Island is a small unincorporated community. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of Louisiana — marked by very hot summers, mild winters, and exceptionally high humidity — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Avery Island a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
Avery Island's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.7/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. Secondary hazards include coastal flood and lightning.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Avery Island's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 6.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and coastal flood, as measured by FEMA across Iberia County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
Avery Island's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.
What this means for Avery Island: Hurricane preparedness
- Know your evacuation zone and route before hurricane season begins each June.
- Keep at least a week of supplies on hand; power and water service can be disrupted for days after landfall.
- Wind damage is usually covered by homeowners insurance, but storm-surge flooding requires separate flood coverage.
Local Factors for Avery Island
These city-level factors differentiate Avery Island from other communities in Iberia County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
69
RuralGeographic Zone
Gulf Coast
Hurricane, surge & flood risk
Climate Band
Warm Subtropical
Latitude 29.9°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 3.8/10
Coordinates
29.9027° N, 91.9011° W
Iberia County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for Avery Island
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.