Natural Disaster Risk in Greenwood
Louisiana
Risk Summary for Greenwood
Greenwood scores 8.1/10 (Very High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
High-risk area — review your coverage carefully
Properties in very high-risk areas often require specialized coverage that standard homeowners policies do not include. Consider flood insurance through the NFIP, wildfire-specific endorsements, or earthquake riders depending on your top hazards. Premiums in these areas can be significantly higher than average.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Greenwood, Louisiana
Greenwood is a town of roughly 3,297 residents in Caddo County, in the interior eastern United States. The area experiences very hot summers, mild winters, and exceptionally high humidity, with a lengthy hurricane and tropical storm season shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Greenwood.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Greenwood carries an overall risk score of 8.1/10, placing it in the very high category. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. The area also faces notable exposure to heat and drought.
Greenwood's risk score, considerably above the 6.1/10 state average and well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Caddo County, the highest-scoring are ice storm, heat, and drought. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Given Greenwood's very high risk classification, residents should treat disaster preparedness as a year-round priority. This means maintaining updated homeowners and flood insurance, building a 72-hour emergency kit, knowing the evacuation routes for the primary hazards, and signing up for local emergency alert systems.
What this means for Greenwood: Ice Storm preparedness
- Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
- Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
- Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.
Local Factors for Greenwood
These city-level factors differentiate Greenwood from other communities in Caddo County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
3,297
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 32.4°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 6.7/10
Coordinates
32.4412° N, 94.0036° W
Caddo 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 Greenwood
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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.