Choctaw County
Mississippi — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 12th
Choctaw County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 11.5, 12th national percentile), driven primarily by strong wind and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $4M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.64 / yr | $609K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.07 / yr | $145K |
| Drought | Low | 14.52 / yr | $117K |
| Hail | Low | 3.45 / yr | $201K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $205K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.44 / yr | $874K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.98 / yr | $46K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.38 / yr | $593 |
| Heat Wave | Low | 11.89 / yr | $185K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.16 / yr | $395K |
| Lightning | Low | 68.18 / yr | $76K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $7K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 2.74 / yr | $13K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.75 / yr | $975K |
| 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 Choctaw County?
Choctaw County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 11.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 12th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Choctaw County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Strong Wind (Medium, $609K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $145K EAL), Drought (Low, $117K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Choctaw County compare to other Mississippi counties?
Choctaw County ranks #79 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. Choctaw County's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.