Shreveport, Louisiana: natural disaster risk
How exposed Shreveport is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Caddo Parish.
Shreveport is a city of 180,982 people in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Parts of Shreveport also reach into Bossier Parish. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Caddo Parish relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, heat wave and ice storm, with about $88.8 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 1,905 storm reports in the county since 1950, including 109 tornadoes and 285 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 1 hurricane and 12 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 4.3% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Caddo Parish, the county with most of the population Shreveport sits in. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Shreveport
Full Caddo 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.
- Trim branches that hang over the roof or power lines.
- Plan for several days without power.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $35M | |
| Heat wave | $16M | |
| Ice storm | $9M | |
| Cold wave | $6M | |
| Tornado | $5M | |
| Hail | $4M | |
| Strong wind | $4M | |
| Drought | $3M | |
| Hurricane | $2M | |
| Earthquake | $2M | |
| Lightning | $2M | |
| Winter weather | $290K |
Homes in Shreveport
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 Caddo Parish
Common questions about Shreveport
Is Shreveport safe from natural disasters?
Shreveport is in Caddo Parish, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, heat wave, ice storm. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Shreveport?
By expected yearly losses in Caddo Parish, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), heat wave (High), ice storm (Very High). Caddo Parish has been part of 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Shreveport get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 109 tornadoes in Caddo 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 Shreveport?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Caddo Parish, about 4.3% 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.