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 faces the highest tornado risk level in the United States, with a level 5 rating from FEMA. The state's location in the Deep… Very High Flooding Mississippi faces a high risk of flooding (level 4 of 5) due to its location along the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi River, and numerous… High Hurricanes Mississippi faces a high level of hurricane risk due to its Gulf Coast location. Hurricanes can bring destructive winds, storm surge, and… High Extreme Heat Extreme heat is a serious hazard in Mississippi, rated level 4 of 5 on a national risk scale. The state's hot, humid summers can create… High Severe Storms Mississippi faces a high risk of severe storms, including tornadoes, hail, damaging winds, and lightning, with peaks in spring and late… High Drought Mississippi faces a moderate (level 3 of 5) drought risk, with periodic dry spells that can stress agriculture, affect water supplies, and… Moderate Wildfires Mississippi has a Level 2 out of 5 wildfire risk, meaning the threat is present but generally lower than in many Western states. Wildfires… Low Earthquakes Mississippi has a low but nonzero earthquake risk, rated Level 2 of 5 by FEMA. The state sits away from major fault lines, but northern… Low Winter Storms Winter storms in Mississippi are uncommon but can still bring freezing rain, ice, and occasional snow, especially in the northern part of… Very Low Landslides Mississippi has a low risk of landslides, rated Level 1 of 5 by FEMA. The most susceptible areas include steep bluffs along the Mississippi… Very Low