Natural Disasters in New Albany, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
43.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
36.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
74.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
46.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 85.1 |
| Cold Wave | 73.0 |
| Heat Wave | 72.1 |
| Strong Wind | 68.2 |
| Landslide | 66.7 |
| Hurricane | 62.0 |
| Lightning | 61.5 |
| Tornado | 47.4 |
| Wildfire | 47.3 |
| Drought | 45.4 |
| Ice Storm | 43.3 |
| Hail | 29.1 |
| Winter Weather | 13.6 |
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
19
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 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 |
| Apr 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| May 14, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| 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 |
| Feb 28, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1984 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Mar 27, 1973 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
19
Total Claims Paid
$503,825
Avg Claim Payout
$26,517
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$657,377
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
32
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4429 | Other | 12 | $410,938 |
| DR-1916 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $120,026 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 4 | $86,894 |
| DR-1972 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $39,519 |
New Albany has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, cold wave, heat wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 19 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $657,377 in public assistance recovery funding.