Natural Disaster Risk in Dubberly

Natural Hazard Profile: Dubberly, Louisiana

Located in the interior eastern United States in Webster County, Dubberly is a small community of about 910. 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 Dubberly a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Dubberly's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.7/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. Secondary hazards include wind and hail.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Dubberly'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 ice storm and wind, as measured by FEMA across Webster County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Dubberly'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.