Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 71105
Shreveport, Louisiana
Risk Summary for ZIP 71105
ZIP 71105 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: ZIP 71105, Louisiana
ZIP 71105 in Shreveport sits in the interior eastern United States. Its humid subtropical climate produces very hot summers, mild winters, and exceptionally high humidity, and notably a lengthy hurricane and tropical storm season. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 71105 carries an overall risk score of 8.1/10, placing it in the very high category. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. The area also faces notable exposure to heat and drought.
Within Louisiana, ZIP 71105's risk is, considerably above the 6.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Louisiana identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by heat and drought. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
Given ZIP 71105'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 ZIP 71105: 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.
Risk for the surrounding area
Local Factors for ZIP 71105
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 71105 from other communities in Louisiana County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
20,179
SuburbanGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 32.5°
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
32.4551° N, 93.7101° W
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for ZIP 71105
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.