Natural Disasters in Grenada, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
55.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
42.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
96.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
68.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 82.5 |
| Tornado | 74.8 |
| Lightning | 73.5 |
| Landslide | 70.0 |
| Hail | 69.5 |
| Heat Wave | 68.7 |
| Strong Wind | 62.4 |
| Hurricane | 60.7 |
| Cold Wave | 58.4 |
| Ice Storm | 55.9 |
| Wildfire | 49.1 |
| Drought | 49.0 |
| Winter Weather | 8.0 |
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
27
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Feb 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Aug 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISAAC |
| Aug 28, 2012 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ISAAC |
| 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 |
| Dec 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
Showing 20 of 27 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
953
Total IA Distributed
$1,948,762
Repair/Replace
$579,949
Rental Assistance
$315,162
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4697 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4494 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4874 | 744 | $1,373,600 | $2,743 |
| DR-4528 | 90 | $498,557 | — |
| DR-4536 | 81 | $71,857 | $902 |
| DR-1972 | 36 | $4,748 | $272 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
320
Total Claims Paid
$3,733,715
Avg Claim Payout
$11,668
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,399,414
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
22
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4874 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $839,395 |
| DR-4429 | Other | 9 | $342,626 |
| DR-1265 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $67,909 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 2 | $58,468 |
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 3 | $51,607 |
| DR-4536 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $36,923 |
| DR-3291 | Hurricane | 1 | $2,487 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
37
Federal Funding
$3,491,344
Properties Protected
86
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.51
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 12 | $2,794,645 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 9 | $109,047 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 8 | $233,037 |
| 601.1: Generators | 5 | $343,371 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 2 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Grenada has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, tornado, lightning. The area has had 27 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 320 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,399,414 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,948,762 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 37 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.