Montgomery County Disaster Risk
Montgomery County, Mississippi
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
11th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#81
of 82 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
15th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 15% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Very Low
Higher than 28% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 45% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 57% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 54% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Montgomery County, Mississippi
Montgomery ranks among safest U.S. counties
With a composite risk score of 10.91, Montgomery County sits well below the national average, earning a Very Low risk rating. Your county faces significantly lower overall natural disaster threat than most of America.
Safest county in Mississippi
Montgomery's 10.91 score ranks it lowest among all Mississippi counties, far below the state average of 50.94. You live in the state's most protected community from composite disaster risk.
Safer than all surrounding counties
Montgomery's 10.91 score dramatically outperforms neighbors like Noxubee (29.04), Newton (52.45), and Neshoba (58.27). Your county's risk profile is substantially lower than every adjacent jurisdiction.
Earthquake and hurricane pose distant threats
While your overall risk remains very low, earthquake (57.41) and hurricane (53.69) scores represent your highest hazard exposures. Tornado risk at 44.85 also warrants standard storm preparedness, though it remains well below state averages.
Maintain essential coverage despite low risk
Your very low risk profile doesn't eliminate the need for homeowners insurance—earthquakes and hurricanes still pose measurable threats. Standard homeowners insurance covers wind and hail; consider earthquake coverage given your 57.41 earthquake score.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Montgomery County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Montgomery County
Risk Verdict
Natural disaster exposure in Montgomery County is lower than roughly three-quarters of U.S. counties, with a composite score at the 11th percentile. At the 11th percentile, Montgomery County's risk profile is among the more manageable in the country — the hazard-specific breakdown above shows where any remaining preparedness focus is best directed.
Hazard Breakdown
Earthquake risk is Montgomery County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 57th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane ranks second at the 54th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include tornado (45th percentile), wildfire (28th percentile), flood (15th percentile).
Preparedness Context
At the 57th percentile nationally for earthquake risk, Montgomery County is in a zone where a post-earthquake communications plan matters almost as much as pre-earthquake structural preparation — phone networks are typically congested for hours after a significant event. Hurricane at the 54th percentile nationally is a separate hazard dimension for Montgomery County that requires different protective strategies from earthquake preparedness. For Montgomery County households, the three highest-impact earthquake preparedness actions are: (1) anchor heavy furniture and water heaters, (2) store three days of water at one gallon per person per day, and (3) identify a family reunification plan for the post-quake communication blackout period.
Regional Context
Montgomery County is 40.0 composite risk points below the Mississippi state mean, meaning most other Mississippi counties face higher natural hazard exposure.
Is your household prepared for Montgomery County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.