Moderate Risk Louisiana  ·  Tornado / Severe Storm

Shreveport LA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LOUISIANA

6 / 10
Threat Score
Population
187,593
Elevation
200
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Severe Storm
County FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Shreveport in northwest Louisiana sits in a moderate tornado corridor and faces regular severe thunderstorm activity. The Red River creates flooding risk through the heart of the city and has experienced major flooding events during heavy rainfall seasons. Shreveport's location near the Texas and Arkansas borders means it receives severe weather from multiple directions. Barksdale Air Force Base in neighboring Bossier City adds military infrastructure emergency planning considerations.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
  • Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
  • Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
  • Prepare for sudden power outages.

// Recommended Supplies

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

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score6 / 10   Moderate
Primary HazardTornado / Severe Storm
FEMA Flood ZoneModerate
County FEMA Declarations7
Last Major Event2020 Tornado

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (318) 673-7300
Evacuation RoutesI-20 I-49 US-171 LA-1
Elevation200 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Caddo Parish LA
Louisiana · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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6/10
Moderate Risk

// Nearby Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.

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Barksdale Air Force Base LA
Nuclear Weapons  ·  Bossier City  ·  US Air Force / 2nd Bomb Wing / Air Force Global Strike Command  ·  25-mi risk zone
8/10 High
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Toledo Bend Reservoir TX/LA
Major Dam  ·  Many  ·  Sabine River Authority  ·  75-mi risk zone
7/10 High
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Willis Knighton Medical Center Shreveport LA
Major Hospital  ·  Shreveport, LA  ·  Willis-Knighton Health  ·  25-mi risk zone
6/10 Moderate

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.