Mississippi Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (MS) | HomeRiskMap

Mississippi is located in the Southeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Mississippi are tornadoes, flooding, hurricanes. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Mississippi is coordinated by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Mississippi

Tornadoes Mississippi is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to tornadoes. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should… Very High Flooding flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in Mississippi. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Hurricanes hurricanes represents a high risk for homeowners in Mississippi. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Extreme Heat extreme heat represents a high risk for homeowners in Mississippi. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Severe Storms severe storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Mississippi. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Drought Mississippi has a moderate risk of drought. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Wildfires wildfires poses a low risk in Mississippi. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Earthquakes earthquakes poses a low risk in Mississippi. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Winter Storms Mississippi faces a very low risk from winter storms compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low Landslides Mississippi faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low