Natural Disasters in Hillsboro, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
55.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
40.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
91.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
14.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 90.2 |
| Hurricane | 81.6 |
| Tornado | 78.4 |
| Strong Wind | 77.7 |
| Heat Wave | 73.0 |
| Lightning | 68.7 |
| Earthquake | 67.5 |
| Ice Storm | 67.4 |
| Cold Wave | 64.8 |
| Drought | 61.7 |
| Winter Weather | 52.5 |
| Wildfire | 43.0 |
| Landslide | 36.9 |
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
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES. |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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 |
| Aug 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE 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 |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DENNIS |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Apr 24, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODS |
| Dec 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Feb 23, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Nov 25, 1992 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES |
| Apr 16, 1979 | Severe Storm | STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODS |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
32
Total Claims Paid
$1,023,111
Avg Claim Payout
$31,972
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,224,626
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
58
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 36 | $866,357 |
| DR-1459 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $226,930 |
| DR-4598 | Winter Storm | 4 | $87,782 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 4 | $23,148 |
| DR-1972 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $11,581 |
| DR-4081 | Hurricane | 1 | $7,554 |
| DR-1594 | Hurricane | 1 | $1,275 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$437,938
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.79
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 4 | $151,560 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $227,050 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $59,328 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hillsboro has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, hurricane, tornado. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 32 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,224,626 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.