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Jackson Parish, Louisiana Flood Zones

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Jackson Parish Disaster History

Disaster Declarations
27
Flood/Coastal Disasters
4
Hurricane Disasters
16
Latest Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM (2026-01-23)

Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.

Recent Disaster Declarations in Jackson Parish

DeclarationTypeDate
SEVERE WINTER STORMWinter Storm2026-01-23
SEVERE WINTER STORMWinter Storm2026-01-23
TROPICAL STORM FRANCINEHurricane2024-09-10
TROPICAL STORM NICHOLASCoastal Storm2021-09-12
HURRICANE IDAHurricane2021-08-26
TROPICAL STORM IDAHurricane2021-08-26
SEVERE WINTER STORMSSevere Ice Storm2021-02-11
SEVERE WINTER STORMSevere Ice Storm2021-02-11
TROPICAL STORM ZETAHurricane2020-10-26
HURRICANE DELTA Hurricane2020-10-06

Louisiana Statewide Flood Insurance Data

County-level NFIP data coming soon. Here are Louisiana statewide figures for context:

Total NFIP Claims
484,881
Total Claims Paid
$20.7B
Active Policies
8,200,330
Avg Premium
$702/yr

Flood Zone Types in Jackson Parish

FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Jackson Parish, Louisiana:

AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.

VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.

X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.

X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.

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Flood Insurance in Jackson Parish

Properties in Jackson Parish, Louisiana that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.

Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. Over 20% of NFIP claims come from low and moderate-risk areas.

Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.