Hinds County
Mississippi — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 94th
Hinds County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 94.3, 94th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and tornado exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $117M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hail | Very High | 4.16 / yr | $13M |
| Tornado | High | 1.21 / yr | $19M |
| Strong Wind | Very High | 3.56 / yr | $4M |
| Heat Wave | High | 15.63 / yr | $7M |
| Ice Storm | Very High | 1.27 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | High | 4.46 / yr | $56M |
| Lightning | High | 71.29 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | High | 2.47 / yr | $358K |
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $5M |
| Cold Wave | High | 0.89 / yr | $5M |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.09 / yr | $3M |
| Drought | Medium | 14.07 / yr | $719K |
| Landslide | Low | 0.46 / yr | $10K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $46K |
| 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 Hinds County?
Hinds County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 94.3 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 94th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Hinds County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (Very High, $13M EAL), Tornado (High, $19M EAL), Strong Wind (Very High, $4M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Hinds County compare to other Mississippi counties?
Hinds County ranks #2 of 82 Mississippi counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Hinds County's $117M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.