Natural Disasters in Eupora, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
12.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
7.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
81.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
46.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 63.4 |
| Drought | 61.3 |
| Hurricane | 55.4 |
| Tornado | 48.4 |
| Heat Wave | 46.2 |
| Hail | 43.5 |
| Ice Storm | 42.7 |
| Landslide | 42.3 |
| Lightning | 41.1 |
| Cold Wave | 38.9 |
| Strong Wind | 25.3 |
| Wildfire | 23.7 |
| Winter Weather | 3.2 |
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
22
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Feb 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 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 |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 22, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DENNIS |
| May 23, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND HIGH WINDS |
| Feb 23, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, ICE AND FREEZING RAIN |
| Nov 25, 1992 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES |
| May 17, 1991 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 3, 1991 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 22 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
24
Total Claims Paid
$108,563
Avg Claim Payout
$4,523
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,452,587
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
101
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1972 | Severe Storm(s) | 44 | $5,224,840 |
| DR-4429 | Other | 7 | $431,104 |
| DR-1360 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $238,686 |
| DR-1443 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $167,014 |
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 10 | $153,159 |
| DR-4598 | Winter Storm | 7 | $94,863 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 1 | $62,702 |
| DR-4314 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $34,135 |
| DR-1265 | Severe Ice Storm | 6 | $23,269 |
| DR-1550 | Hurricane | 1 | $22,814 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$313,573
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $118,559 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $195,014 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Eupora has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, drought, hurricane. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 24 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,452,587 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.