Jefferson Davis County
Mississippi — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 23th
Jefferson Davis County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 23.1, 23th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Low | 0.13 / yr | $904K |
| Hail | Low | 4.16 / yr | $253K |
| Drought | Low | 10.37 / yr | $149K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $41K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 12.79 / yr | $289K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.57 / yr | $826K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.96 / yr | $36K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 3.28 / yr | $262K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.27 / yr | $469 |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $80K |
| Lightning | Low | 76.63 / yr | $87K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.00 / yr | $2M |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 1.68 / yr | $12K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.74 / yr | $108K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Jefferson Davis County?
Jefferson Davis County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 23.1 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 23th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Jefferson Davis County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $904K EAL), Hail (Low, $253K EAL), Drought (Low, $149K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Jefferson Davis County compare to other Mississippi counties?
Jefferson Davis County ranks #70 of 82 Mississippi counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Jefferson Davis County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.