Natural Disaster Risk in Maringouin

Natural Hazard Profile: Maringouin, Louisiana

Located in the Deep South in Iberville County, Maringouin is a small community of about 2,356. 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 Maringouin a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Maringouin's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.7/10 (Moderate) 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 drought.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Maringouin's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 6.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and coastal flood, as measured by FEMA across Iberville County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Maringouin residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hurricane is recommended.