Natural Disasters in Dennis, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
37.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
28.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
77.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
28.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 81.3 |
| Landslide | 77.1 |
| Cold Wave | 72.2 |
| Heat Wave | 67.3 |
| Tornado | 64.4 |
| Hurricane | 57.1 |
| Lightning | 55.3 |
| Drought | 37.9 |
| Wildfire | 37.2 |
| Strong Wind | 35.1 |
| Ice Storm | 34.1 |
| Hail | 24.6 |
| Winter Weather | 13.8 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
19
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Feb 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| May 14, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Feb 23, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, ICE AND FREEZING RAIN |
| Feb 18, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FREEEZING RAIN AND SLEET |
| May 17, 1991 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Mar 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 22, 1977 | Snowstorm | DROUGHT & FREEZING |
| Mar 27, 1973 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
105
Total IA Distributed
$171,517
Repair/Replace
$91,387
Rental Assistance
$18,531
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1916 | 3 | N/A | — |
| DR-1549 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1972 | 76 | $129,237 | $3,000 |
| DR-4528 | 4 | $22,630 | — |
| DR-4503 | 4 | $17,234 | — |
| DR-1971 | 17 | $2,416 | $258 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
18
Total Claims Paid
$269,386
Avg Claim Payout
$14,966
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,523,359
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
77
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1972 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $374,761 |
| DR-1916 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $368,933 |
| DR-4429 | Other | 14 | $289,507 |
| DR-1265 | Severe Ice Storm | 6 | $191,701 |
| DR-4478 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $135,694 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 2 | $98,505 |
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 5 | $64,260 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$369,874
Properties Protected
6
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.29
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $211,802 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 3 | $49,430 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $33,643 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $75,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dennis has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, cold wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 18 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,523,359 in public assistance recovery funding. $171,517 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.