Tunica County
Mississippi — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 36th
Tunica County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 36.3, 36th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Low | 0.01 / yr | $3M |
| Drought | Medium | 12.71 / yr | $418K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 22.53 / yr | $400K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.27 / yr | $1M |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.77 / yr | $65K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $41K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.42 / yr | $361K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.34 / yr | $175K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.56 / yr | $70K |
| Lightning | Low | 62.11 / yr | $60K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.17 / yr | $125 |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.50 / yr | $2M |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 4.63 / yr | $8K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2K |
| 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 Tunica County?
Tunica County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 36.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 36th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Tunica County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Low, $3M EAL), Drought (Medium, $418K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $400K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Tunica County compare to other Mississippi counties?
Tunica County ranks #59 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. Tunica County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.