East Baton Rouge Parish experienced one of the most destructive inland flooding events in US history when the August 2016 floods dropped over 30 inches of rain in three days, inundating 30,000 homes and killing 13 people. The event was not caused by a hurricane but by a slow-moving storm system. The parish also sits in the path of Gulf hurricanes tracking north through Louisiana.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Flooding / Hurricane |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 55 |
| Last Major Event | Great Flood of 2016 |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–5 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (225) 389-3040 |
| Emergency Shelters | 28 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-10 East, I-10 West, I-12 East, US-61 North |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on East Baton Rouge Parish LA's primary hazard profile (Flooding / Hurricane), the following gear is recommended for a High risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish LA |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Population | 456781 |
| Area | 471 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone AE (High Risk) |
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
10/10
Critical
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Flooding / Hurricane
8/10
High
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
9/10
Critical
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Hurricane / Flooding
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
8/10
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