Bossier City, Louisiana: natural disaster risk
How exposed Bossier City is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Bossier Parish.
Bossier City is a city of 62,901 people in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bossier Parish relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, heat wave and tornado, with about $47.5 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 1,118 storm reports in the county since 1950, including 75 tornadoes and 155 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 1 hurricane and 12 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 9.3% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Bossier Parish. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Bossier City
Full Bossier Parish report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Check that cooling works before summer.
- Know where the nearest cooling center is.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $15M | |
| Heat wave | $14M | |
| Tornado | $5M | |
| Ice storm | $4M | |
| Hail | $2M | |
| Strong wind | $2M | |
| Cold wave | $2M | |
| Lightning | $1M | |
| Hurricane | $935K | |
| Earthquake | $886K | |
| Drought | $330K | |
| Winter weather | $65K |
Homes in Bossier City
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
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All ›Common questions about Bossier City
Is Bossier City safe from natural disasters?
Bossier City is in Bossier Parish, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, heat wave, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Bossier City?
By expected yearly losses in Bossier Parish, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), heat wave (High), tornado (Moderate). Bossier Parish has been part of 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Bossier City get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 75 tornadoes in Bossier Parish since 1950; the strongest was an F4 tornado on February 12, 1950. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Bossier City?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Bossier Parish, about 9.3% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.