Zwolle, LA natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Zwolle comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is high for a U.S. community. 7 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Zwolle?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Zwolle to be higher than in 60% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding and tornadoes.
What Zwolle faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Inland flooding
Tornadoes
Strong wind
Hurricanes
Heat waves
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Zwolle flood?
FEMA's records show no paid flood insurance claims in Zwolle.
are insured
7 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Zwolle itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the Town of Zwolle.
Severe Winter Storms
Hurricane Laura
Severe Storms and Flooding
Hurricane Ike
Hurricane Gustav
Severe Storms and Flooding
Hurricane Rita
How to read this page
FEMA’s expected losses across Zwolle total about $958K a year, counting buildings, people and crops.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); OpenFEMA: NFIP redacted claims, multiple-loss properties, community status book and residential penetration rates, housing assistance (owners and renters), public assistance funded projects, hazard mitigation properties and disaster declarations. Census tracts: U.S. Census Bureau.