Highest risk cities in Louisiana
Highest lightning risk cities in Louisiana
Ranked city list for thunderstorm frequency. Open any city to view local risk details and live outlook context.
State average
Lightning score
97/100
Updated Sun, Feb 22, 10:40 AM.
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Top 25 cities by lightning score.
#1
Abita Springs, LA
3 points above the state average
#2
Amite City, LA
3 points above the state average
#3
Covington, LA
3 points above the state average
#4
Hammond, LA
3 points above the state average
#5
Independence, LA
3 points above the state average
#6
Mandeville, LA
3 points above the state average
#7
Natalbany, LA
3 points above the state average
#8
Ponchatoula, LA
3 points above the state average
#9
Bogalusa, LA
2 points above the state average
#10
Franklinton, LA
2 points above the state average
#11
Kentwood, LA
2 points above the state average
#12
Lacombe, LA
2 points above the state average
#13
Walker, LA
2 points above the state average
#14
Zachary, LA
2 points above the state average
#15
Baker, LA
1 points above the state average
#16
Brownfields, LA
1 points above the state average
#17
Central, LA
1 points above the state average
#18
Denham Springs, LA
1 points above the state average
#19
Jackson, LA
1 points above the state average
#20
Monticello, LA
1 points above the state average
#21
New Roads, LA
1 points above the state average
#22
Shenandoah, LA
1 points above the state average
#23
Westminster, LA
1 points above the state average
#24
Baton Rouge, LA
at the state average
#25
Eden Isle, LA
at the state average
How this ranking works
Rankings use HomeRiskIQ weather risk data and statewide score snapshots.
Scores are normalized to a 0-100 scale and shown against the state average for context.
City entries link to hazard-specific pages where available, otherwise to the city overview.