Leflore County
Mississippi — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 74th
Leflore County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 73.5, 74th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and tornado exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $20M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 14.41 / yr | $951K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.51 / yr | $4M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Hail | Medium | 2.90 / yr | $605K |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 17.42 / yr | $919K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.24 / yr | $701K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.21 / yr | $1M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.06 / yr | $436K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.21 / yr | $8M |
| Lightning | Medium | 65.19 / yr | $259K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.89 / yr | $104K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $137 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $6K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 3.32 / yr | $8K |
| 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 Leflore County?
Leflore County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 74th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Leflore County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $951K EAL), Tornado (Medium, $4M EAL), Earthquake (Low, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Leflore County compare to other Mississippi counties?
Leflore County ranks #17 of 82 Mississippi counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Leflore County's $20M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.