Natural Disaster Risk in Port Barre
Louisiana
Risk Summary for Port Barre
Port Barre scores 7.4/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Drought.
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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).
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Natural Hazard Profile: Port Barre, Louisiana
Located in the Deep South in St. Landry County, Port Barre is a town of roughly 3,939 residents. 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 Port Barre a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
Port Barre's overall natural disaster risk is rated 7.4/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Prolonged drought is the primary hazard risk, shaped by low annual rainfall, high evaporation rates, and increasing temperature trends that deepen and lengthen dry periods. Secondary hazards include lightning and hurricane.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Port Barre'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 drought and lightning, as measured by FEMA across St. Landry County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a high natural disaster risk rating, Port Barre residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for drought and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.
What this means for Port Barre: Drought preparedness
- Be aware that prolonged drought raises secondary risks including wildfire and foundation soil movement.
- Follow local water-use restrictions, which may be enacted during severe drought conditions.
- Adopt water-efficient landscaping and fixtures to reduce strain during extended dry periods.
Local Factors for Port Barre
These city-level factors differentiate Port Barre from other communities in St. Landry County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
3,939
Small TownGeographic Zone
Gulf Coast
Hurricane, surge & flood risk
Climate Band
Warm Subtropical
Latitude 30.5°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 7.0/10
Coordinates
30.5485° N, 91.9202° W
St. Landry County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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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.