What is the flood risk in 70801 Baton Rouge?

The flood hazard score for 70801 is 5.5/10 (MODERATE). This score is derived from FEMA flood zones, elevation data, and NFIP claim density.

Is 70801 in a hurricane zone?

Yes, Baton Rouge (70801) is in a hurricane-prone area. The hurricane hazard score is 4.0/10.

What natural disasters affect Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

The primary natural hazards for Baton Rouge (70801) are hurricane, flood. CivilSense provides climate-adjusted hazard scores for each peril using data from USGS, NOAA, and FEMA.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801

East Baton Rouge County · Louisiana

30.4515° N, 91.1871° W

Climate-Adjusted Hazard Scores

≋Flood

5.5/10MODERATE

FEMA flood zone (estimated)2.5 / 4.0

Elevation above base flood level1.0 / 3.0

Regional NFIP historical loss density2.0 / 3.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◎Hurricane

4.0/10MODERATE

CAT3+ historical track frequency (no data)0.0 / 3.5

Distance to coastline2.0 / 3.0

Storm surge exposure (elevation + coastal proximity)2.0 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

⊕Earthquake

2.3/10LOW

Seismic source zone activity (Gutenberg-Richter)0.5 / 3.5

Proximity to mapped Quaternary faults0.3 / 3.0

Historical damage potential (Hazus W1 thresholds)1.5 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◠Tornado

2.3/10LOW

EF2+ tornado annual frequency0.3 / 5.0

Manufactured housing density proxy0.5 / 3.0

Nocturnal tornado fraction (fatality multiplier)1.5 / 2.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

Natural Hazards in Baton Rouge

Based on historical data and geographic analysis, the primary natural hazards affecting Baton Rouge, Louisiana (70801) are hurricane and flood. These scores are derived from peer-reviewed federal and academic sources.

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Data Sources

USGS Earthquake Hazards.gov