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 |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Livingston 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 | Livingston Parish LA |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Population | 143617 |
| Area | 648 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone AE (High Risk) |
// Other Louisiana Counties
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Flooding / Hurricane
7/10
High
Lafourche Parish LA
Hurricane / Storm Surge
9/10
Critical
St. Tammany Parish LA
Hurricane / Flooding
8/10
High
Jefferson Parish LA
Hurricane / Storm Surge
9/10
Critical
Terrebonne Parish LA
Hurricane / Storm Surge
9/10
Critical
Calcasieu Parish LA
Hurricane / Storm Surge
8/10
High