Natural Disasters in Foxworth, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
60.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
74.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
18.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 89.9 |
| Hail | 89.5 |
| Wildfire | 75.8 |
| Tornado | 73.4 |
| Heat Wave | 67.1 |
| Strong Wind | 55.3 |
| Landslide | 54.5 |
| Ice Storm | 53.0 |
| Lightning | 51.3 |
| Earthquake | 49.9 |
| Drought | 46.8 |
| Cold Wave | 35.2 |
| Winter Weather | 33.5 |
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
36
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
15 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| Oct 8, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DELTA |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Aug 23, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MARCO AND TROPICAL STORM LAURA |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Dec 6, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADO |
| Mar 25, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 7, 2015 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Feb 13, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISAAC |
| Aug 28, 2012 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ISAAC |
| Sep 22, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
685
Total Claims Paid
$7,253,306
Avg Claim Payout
$10,589
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$18,094,823
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
161
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 57 | $15,162,199 |
| DR-4205 | Tornado | 12 | $1,321,674 |
| DR-4538 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $785,926 |
| DR-1360 | Severe Storm(s) | 30 | $252,505 |
| DR-4081 | Hurricane | 18 | $249,483 |
| DR-4268 | Flood | 8 | $162,319 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 9 | $75,512 |
| DR-4101 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $40,823 |
| DR-4874 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $29,868 |
| DR-1794 | Hurricane | 1 | $13,151 |
| DR-1550 | Hurricane | 1 | $1,362 |
Foxworth has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, hail, wildfire. The area has had 36 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (15 declarations). 685 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $18,094,823 in public assistance recovery funding.