High Risk Louisiana  ·  Flooding / Hurricane

Livingston Parish LA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

8/ 10
Threat Score
Population
143617
Area
648
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Flooding / Hurricane
FEMA Disasters
52
federally declared

Livingston Parish was the hardest-hit parish in the catastrophic August 2016 Louisiana floods, with over 75% of homes suffering flood damage. The parish sits in a low-lying basin east of Baton Rouge where multiple rivers converge. It has experienced repeated severe flooding events and remains one of the most flood-vulnerable parishes in the state despite significant mitigation investment post-2016.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 8 / 10    High Risk
Primary Hazard Flooding / Hurricane
Secondary Hazard Tornado
FEMA Flood Zone Zone AE (High Risk)
Federally Declared Disasters 52
Last Major Event Great Flood of 2016
Event Frequency Major event every 4–5 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (225) 686-3066
Emergency Shelters 16 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes I-12 West, I-12 East, US-190 West, LA-16 North

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// County Profile

County Livingston Parish LA
State Louisiana (LA)
Population 143617
Area 648 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone AE (High Risk)

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