Natural Disasters in Glen, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
65.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
58.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
72.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
28.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 89.8 |
| Tornado | 87.5 |
| Cold Wave | 81.2 |
| Heat Wave | 74.9 |
| Landslide | 64.8 |
| Lightning | 62.0 |
| Hurricane | 57.6 |
| Drought | 45.2 |
| Wildfire | 44.3 |
| Strong Wind | 43.3 |
| Ice Storm | 37.4 |
| Hail | 31.3 |
| Winter Weather | 16.7 |
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
18
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Feb 18, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FREEEZING RAIN AND SLEET |
| May 17, 1991 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Feb 28, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Feb 22, 1977 | Snowstorm | DROUGHT & FREEZING |
| Mar 27, 1973 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
67
Total Claims Paid
$4,346,661
Avg Claim Payout
$64,876
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,803,907
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
180
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4470 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $5,703,527 |
| DR-1916 | Severe Storm(s) | 121 | $3,017,077 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 7 | $351,929 |
| DR-4429 | Other | 8 | $330,226 |
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 3 | $259,173 |
| DR-1972 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $141,975 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$561,950
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
7.96
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 3 | $257,119 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $48,295 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 2 | $189,924 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $0 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $66,612 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Glen has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, tornado, cold wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 67 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,803,907 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.