Lowndes County, Mississippi
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 58,845
80.9NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
58,845
🏠
Building Value
$13.2B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$33.6M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌪️
Relatively HighTornado
Annual Loss$5.9M
Risk Score91.0
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Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$5.2M
Risk Score89.8
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$3.3M
Risk Score88.6
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.9M
Risk Score87.3
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score85.7
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$533K
Risk Score79.2
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$13.7M
Risk Score78.1
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$244K
Risk Score76.7
Show all 14 hazards
🧊
Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$527K
Risk Score74.7
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$593K
Risk Score72.8
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$462K
Risk Score72.6
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$782
Risk Score45.7
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$16K
Risk Score36.9
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score22.1
Lowndes County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
80.9+32.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
36.9-11.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
76.0+26.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
64.9+16.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
76.0
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
64.9
Relatively HighHigher 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.