Neshoba County Disaster Risk
Neshoba County, Mississippi
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
58th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#31
of 82 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
41th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 41% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Very Low
Higher than 42% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Moderate
Higher than 86% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 74% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Moderate
Higher than 81% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Neshoba County, Mississippi
Neshoba faces above-average U.S. disaster risk
Your composite risk score of 58.27 places Neshoba in the Relatively Low category nationally, but above typical American counties. The county experiences moderate natural hazard exposure compared to the broader U.S.
Moderate risk among Mississippi counties
Neshoba's 58.27 score ranks it above Mississippi's 50.94 state average, placing it in the higher-risk tier statewide. You live in one of the state's more hazard-exposed communities.
Riskier than most surrounding counties
Neshoba (58.27) exceeds neighbors like Montgomery (10.91) and Noxubee (29.04), matching Newton (52.45) in exposure. Your county carries elevated risk compared to much of central Mississippi.
Tornado, hurricane, earthquake dominate threats
Tornado (86.01), hurricane (81.06), and earthquake (74.05) risks all rank in the high category, with tornado being your most acute threat. Flooding at 41.38 presents additional but secondary concern.
Prioritize tornado and windstorm protection
Given tornado risk of 86.01, ensure your homeowners policy covers wind and hail damage—critical for tornado recovery. Consider a safe room, reinforced garage, or community shelter plan as physical backup to insurance.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Neshoba County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Neshoba County
Risk Verdict
With a national percentile rank of 58th, Neshoba County faces below-average hazard exposure relative to U.S. counties as a whole. Above-average risk does not mean imminent danger; it signals that informed, hazard-specific preparedness has high value here.
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado risk is Neshoba County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 86th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane ranks second at the 81th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (74th percentile), wildfire (42th percentile), flood (41th percentile).
Preparedness Context
At the 86th percentile nationally for tornado risk, Neshoba County households benefit most from a reliable alert system — a NOAA weather radio that activates during overnight hours when residents may not be checking smartphone alerts. Alongside tornado exposure, hurricane at the 81th percentile nationally means Neshoba County households face multi-hazard severe-weather seasons that benefit from a single integrated emergency plan covering both threats. For Neshoba County households, a pre-decided family shelter plan — who goes where, how children are retrieved from school during a warning, and a neighborhood meet-up point if phones fail — provides real protection that no supply kit alone can replicate.
Regional Context
At 7.3 points above the Mississippi state average, Neshoba County carries meaningfully higher natural disaster exposure than a typical Mississippi county.
Is your household prepared for Neshoba County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.