Natural Disasters in Indianola, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
56.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
93.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
32.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 91.2 |
| Drought | 88.7 |
| Earthquake | 85.0 |
| Tornado | 81.1 |
| Heat Wave | 78.1 |
| Hail | 77.1 |
| Hurricane | 73.8 |
| Ice Storm | 67.2 |
| Strong Wind | 64.5 |
| Lightning | 52.0 |
| Landslide | 21.8 |
| Wildfire | 19.3 |
| Winter Weather | 16.0 |
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
22
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 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 |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 25, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| 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 |
| May 17, 1991 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Mar 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 22, 1977 | Snowstorm | DROUGHT & FREEZING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
191
Total Claims Paid
$1,705,142
Avg Claim Payout
$8,927
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,562,245
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
59
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4429 | Other | 14 | $1,924,413 |
| DR-1398 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $316,817 |
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 12 | $154,933 |
| DR-1265 | Severe Ice Storm | 6 | $116,297 |
| DR-4268 | Flood | 4 | $49,784 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$363,455
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.34
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 4 | $0 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 3 | $0 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $29,700 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $127,101 |
| 500.2: Flood Control - Berm, Levee, or Dike | 1 | $206,654 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Indianola has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, drought, earthquake. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 191 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,562,245 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.