New Iberia, Louisiana: natural disaster risk
How exposed New Iberia is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Iberia Parish.
New Iberia is a city of 27,571 people in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Iberia Parish relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are hurricane, inland flooding and tornado, with about $63.8 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 240 storm reports in the county since 1956, including 28 tornadoes and 44 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 28 hurricanes and 25 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center, 7 of them major. About 11.6% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Iberia Parish. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in New Iberia
Full Iberia Parish report ›- Know your evacuation zone and route before June 1.
- Ask about roof age, shutters and the separate wind or hurricane deductible on your home policy.
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | $33M | |
| Inland flooding | $15M | |
| Tornado | $6M | |
| Cold wave | $4M | |
| Lightning | $2M | |
| Drought | $1M | |
| Heat wave | $1M | |
| Coastal flooding | $918K | |
| Strong wind | $307K | |
| Earthquake | $163K | |
| Hail | $126K | |
| Ice storm | $98K |
Homes in New Iberia
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.
Strongest tornadoes in Iberia Parish
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All ›Common questions about New Iberia
Is New Iberia safe from natural disasters?
New Iberia is in Iberia Parish, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are hurricane, inland flooding, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in New Iberia?
By expected yearly losses in Iberia Parish, the top hazards are hurricane (High), inland flooding (Moderate), tornado (High). Iberia Parish has been part of 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does New Iberia get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 28 tornadoes in Iberia Parish since 1950; the strongest was an EF2 tornado on December 14, 2022 near Davids. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county high.
Do I need flood insurance in New Iberia?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Iberia Parish, about 11.6% 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.