B
Lafourche, LA
Flood Risk Score: 38/100 · Rank #8 of 3,271 counties
Lafourche County in Louisiana has a flood risk grade of B (Moderate risk), ranking #8 out of 3,271 U.S. counties for flood risk. The county has recorded 46 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $2,254,062 in payouts, with 43 federal disaster declarations. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
38
Risk Score
46
NFIP Claims
$2,254,062
Total Payouts
43
Disasters
$49,001
Avg Claim
46
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 38 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Claims Density
40%
1
Disaster Frequency
25%
91
Claim Severity
20%
1
Year-over-Year Trend
15%
100
Other Counties in Louisiana
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles | B | 38 | 72 | 42 |
| St. Tammany | B | 38 | 210 | 40 |
| St. John the Baptist | B | 39 | 235 | 38 |
| St. Martin | B | 39 | 28 | 45 |
| Terrebonne | B | 37 | 27 | 44 |
| Jefferson | B | 40 | 294 | 39 |