Natural Disasters in Houston, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
43.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
33.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
85.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
39.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 86.7 |
| Earthquake | 81.5 |
| Drought | 78.3 |
| Tornado | 72.6 |
| Hurricane | 67.5 |
| Heat Wave | 66.5 |
| Cold Wave | 66.0 |
| Lightning | 55.5 |
| Ice Storm | 50.6 |
| Hail | 37.8 |
| Landslide | 34.2 |
| Wildfire | 30.9 |
| Winter Weather | 10.3 |
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
22
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| 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 |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jan 4, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| May 23, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND HIGH WINDS |
| 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 |
| Nov 25, 1992 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES |
| May 17, 1991 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 22 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$8,170
Avg Claim Payout
$2,723
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,591,838
Disasters with PA
12
Total Projects
92
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1972 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $1,509,510 |
| DR-4429 | Other | 14 | $453,469 |
| DR-4478 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $451,601 |
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 22 | $335,412 |
| DR-1265 | Severe Ice Storm | 5 | $270,794 |
| DR-4470 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $184,047 |
| DR-4536 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $178,236 |
| DR-4314 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $89,966 |
| DR-4874 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $68,497 |
| DR-4248 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $38,063 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 1 | $8,535 |
| DR-1594 | Hurricane | 1 | $3,708 |
Houston has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, earthquake, drought. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,591,838 in public assistance recovery funding.