Natural Disaster Risk in Golden Meadow
Louisiana
Risk Summary for Golden Meadow
Golden Meadow scores 6.6/10 (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: Golden Meadow, Louisiana
Golden Meadow, in Lafourche County, is a small community of about 2,351 situated along the Gulf Coast. Its humid subtropical climate brings very hot summers, mild winters, and exceptionally high humidity, and in particular a lengthy hurricane and tropical storm season. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Golden Meadow residents and property owners must navigate.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Golden Meadow carries an overall risk score of 6.6/10, placing it in the high category. Hurricane and tropical storm exposure tops the local risk profile, with the community vulnerable to storm surge, high sustained winds, and flooding rainfall during the June–November season. The area also faces notable exposure to coastal flood and tornado.
Within Louisiana, Golden Meadow's risk is, slightly above the 6.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Lafourche County identifies hurricane as the foremost hazard, followed by coastal flood and tornado. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
Golden Meadow'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 Golden Meadow: Hurricane preparedness
- 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.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before hurricane season begins each June.
Local Factors for Golden Meadow
These city-level factors differentiate Golden Meadow from other communities in Lafourche County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
2,351
Small TownGeographic Zone
Gulf Coast
Hurricane, surge & flood risk
Climate Band
Warm Subtropical
Latitude 29.3°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 2.9/10
Coordinates
29.2845° N, 90.1746° W
Lafourche 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 Golden Meadow
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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.