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Direct answer

Is Opelousas, LA safe from storm surge?

Opelousas has elevated storm surge exposure. Risk is meaningful at 64/100, so planning and coverage checks are recommended.

City score

64/100

Level: elevated

State average

99/100

Same hazard across LA.

Comparison

Opelousas is 35 points below the state average for this hazard.

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Why this answer

Storm surge exposure derived from NOAA SLOSH MOM (AGL) data.

This answer combines long-term hazard scoring with current live signals. Use the live page for active watch/warning context over the next 6-24 hours.

Insurance pricing and deductible structure can still vary by neighborhood and carrier, so validate policy details against this risk profile.

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