Natural Disasters in Gloster, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
48.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
98.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
14.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 86.3 |
| Tornado | 67.1 |
| Heat Wave | 61.3 |
| Wildfire | 61.2 |
| Hail | 58.7 |
| Ice Storm | 51.4 |
| Lightning | 50.4 |
| Drought | 50.0 |
| Landslide | 44.6 |
| Strong Wind | 41.2 |
| Cold Wave | 40.6 |
| Earthquake | 34.0 |
| Winter Weather | 8.5 |
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
28
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
14 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES. |
| 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 |
| Jul 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISAAC |
| Aug 28, 2012 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ISAAC |
| May 12, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 22, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Apr 24, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODS |
| Oct 1, 2002 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ISIDORE |
| Feb 23, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
24
Total Claims Paid
$194,534
Avg Claim Payout
$8,106
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$685,933
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
63
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1837 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $218,415 |
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 16 | $165,326 |
| DR-4081 | Hurricane | 9 | $150,390 |
| DR-1794 | Hurricane | 17 | $145,740 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 1 | $6,063 |
Gloster has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (14 declarations). 24 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $685,933 in public assistance recovery funding.