STATE RISK ROLL-UP
Mississippi
Across 82 counties, FEMA rates 1 elevated or higher for overall natural-hazard risk. Here's what drives it — and where it concentrates.
How the counties rate
Niedrig70
Moderat11
Erhöht1
Hoch0
Dominant hazards
The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across Mississippi's counties:
- Blitzschlag — 15 counties
- Tornado — 11 counties
- Starker Wind — 10 counties
- Hurrikan — 4 counties
Highest-risk counties
| County | FEMA composite | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | Relativ hoch | 96 |
| Hinds County | Relativ moderat | 94 |
| Jackson County | Relativ moderat | 92 |
| DeSoto County | Relativ moderat | 89 |
| Lauderdale County | Relativ moderat | 87 |
| Pearl River County | Relativ moderat | 86 |
State figures are a roll-up of FEMA National Risk Index county data (counts and rankings), not an official FEMA state rating. Risk is an estimate from a public model, not a guarantee — verify your specific insurance needs with a licensed professional. See the methodology.
FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-10