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
Baixo70
Moderado11
Elevado1
Alto0
Dominant hazards
The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across Mississippi's counties:
- Raios — 15 counties
- Tornado — 11 counties
- Ventos fortes — 10 counties
- Furacão — 4 counties
Highest-risk counties
| County | FEMA composite | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | Relativamente elevado | 96 |
| Hinds County | Relativamente moderado | 94 |
| Jackson County | Relativamente moderado | 92 |
| DeSoto County | Relativamente moderado | 89 |
| Lauderdale County | Relativamente moderado | 87 |
| Pearl River County | Relativamente moderado | 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