Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 72,842
87.0NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
72,842
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Building Value
$18.8B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$44.7M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🥶
Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$15.0M
Risk Score98.2
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Relatively HighTornado
Annual Loss$7.6M
Risk Score94.4
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$947K
Risk Score92.0
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score90.6
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score87.6
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$2.1M
Risk Score83.3
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score81.7
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$324K
Risk Score81.7
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$13.6M
Risk Score80.1
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$769K
Risk Score74.9
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$110K
Risk Score74.2
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$461K
Risk Score73.9
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$51K
Risk Score57.7
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$116K
Risk Score52.1
Lauderdale County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
87.0+38.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
57.7+9.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
87.2+38.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
57.8+9.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
87.2
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
57.8
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.