Natural Disaster Risk in Saint Francisville
Louisiana
Risk Summary for Saint Francisville
Saint Francisville scores 5.1/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Saint Francisville, Louisiana
Saint Francisville is a town of roughly 9,945 residents in West Feliciana County, in the Deep South. 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 Saint Francisville.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Saint Francisville carries an overall risk score of 5.1/10, placing it in the moderate category. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. The area also faces notable exposure to cold wave and tornado.
Saint Francisville's risk score, slightly below the 6.1/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for West Feliciana County, the highest-scoring are hurricane, cold wave, and tornado. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Saint Francisville's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hurricane exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.
What this means for Saint Francisville: Hurricane preparedness
- 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.
- Keep at least a week of supplies on hand; power and water service can be disrupted for days after landfall.
Local Factors for Saint Francisville
These city-level factors differentiate Saint Francisville from other communities in West Feliciana County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
9,945
Small TownGeographic Zone
Gulf Coast
Hurricane, surge & flood risk
Climate Band
Warm Subtropical
Latitude 30.9°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 4.5/10
Coordinates
30.8598° N, 91.3685° W
West Feliciana 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.