Natural Disasters in Nitta Yuma, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
15.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
7.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
96.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
41.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 89.6 |
| Hurricane | 63.7 |
| Ice Storm | 50.1 |
| Hail | 48.6 |
| Tornado | 45.3 |
| Earthquake | 45.0 |
| Heat Wave | 39.4 |
| Cold Wave | 32.8 |
| Strong Wind | 28.8 |
| Lightning | 23.1 |
| Winter Weather | 14.7 |
| Landslide | 12.2 |
| Wildfire | 2.0 |
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
26
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 |
| Mar 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| Oct 8, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DELTA |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| May 11, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| May 4, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Dec 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, ICE AND FREEZING RAIN |
| Mar 20, 1992 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| May 17, 1991 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 1, 1983 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 26 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
238
Total Claims Paid
$2,848,801
Avg Claim Payout
$11,970
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$27,673,367
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
91
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4697 | Other | 56 | $26,787,919 |
| DR-4429 | Other | 9 | $377,717 |
| DR-1398 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $315,620 |
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 5 | $51,160 |
| DR-1983 | Flood | 5 | $43,566 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 2 | $38,178 |
| DR-4538 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $30,646 |
| DR-1265 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $28,560 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Nitta Yuma has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, ice storm. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 238 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $27,673,367 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.