Natural Disaster Risk in Summerfield
Louisiana
Risk Summary for Summerfield
Summerfield scores 6.0/10 (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
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: Summerfield, Louisiana
Summerfield, in Claiborne County, is a small unincorporated community situated in the interior eastern United States. 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 Summerfield residents and property owners must navigate.
Summerfield's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.0/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Freezing rain and ice accretion are the primary winter hazard, with glaze ice events capable of downing power lines, snapping tree limbs, and making roads impassable for days. Secondary hazards include wind and lightning.
Within Louisiana, Summerfield's risk is, near the 6.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Claiborne County identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by wind and lightning. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
Summerfield'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 Summerfield: Ice Storm preparedness
- Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.
- Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
- Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
Local Factors for Summerfield
These city-level factors differentiate Summerfield from other communities in Claiborne County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
263
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 32.9°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 3.8/10
Coordinates
32.9481° N, 92.8194° W
Claiborne 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.