Moderate Risk Louisiana  ·  Oil / Agriculture / Flooding / Hurricane

Crowley LA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LOUISIANA

5 / 10
Threat Score
Population
12896
Elevation
35
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Oil / Agriculture / Flooding / Hurricane
County FEMA Disasters
federally declared

Crowley Louisiana is the Rice Capital of Louisiana and the parish seat of Acadia Parish — a major agricultural production region in south-central Louisiana. The city sits in the Gulf Coast plain vulnerable to hurricane flooding. Acadia Parish is in the active oil and gas production zone of the Louisiana coast. The community experiences significant flooding risk from tropical systems moving inland from the Gulf.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score5 / 10   Moderate
Primary HazardOil / Agriculture / Flooding / Hurricane
FEMA Flood Zone
County FEMA Declarations
Last Major Event

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone 337-788-4100
Elevation35 ft above sea level