Washington County, Mississippi
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 44,765
83.0NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
44,765
🏠
Building Value
$11.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$30.0M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌪️
Relatively HighTornado
Annual Loss$5.6M
Risk Score93.0
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Relatively ModerateEarthquake
Annual Loss$3.6M
Risk Score90.8
☀️
Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score90.7
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score89.9
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score89.4
💨
Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$902K
Risk Score83.4
🌊
Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$12.6M
Risk Score81.2
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$267K
Risk Score81.0
Show all 14 hazards
🥶
Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$2.3M
Risk Score80.7
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$364K
Risk Score75.3
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$442K
Risk Score72.3
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$292
Risk Score36.0
🔥
Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score26.1
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$14K
Risk Score24.6
Washington County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
83.0+34.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
26.1-22.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
99.0+49.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
44.6-4.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
99.0
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
44.6
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.