Natural Disasters in North Carrollton, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
23.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
14.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
87.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
30.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 83.1 |
| Landslide | 73.5 |
| Drought | 68.2 |
| Hail | 64.5 |
| Earthquake | 61.7 |
| Hurricane | 58.7 |
| Heat Wave | 51.6 |
| Tornado | 47.3 |
| Wildfire | 47.1 |
| Ice Storm | 42.0 |
| Cold Wave | 41.3 |
| Lightning | 39.9 |
| Winter Weather | 4.4 |
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
24
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Feb 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 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 |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 22, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISAAC |
| Aug 28, 2012 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM 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 |
| Feb 23, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, ICE AND FREEZING RAIN |
| May 17, 1991 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 24 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
16
Total Claims Paid
$268,443
Avg Claim Payout
$16,778
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,310,479
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
86
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4874 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $904,724 |
| DR-4697 | Other | 8 | $812,916 |
| DR-4538 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $805,461 |
| DR-4429 | Other | 18 | $514,543 |
| DR-1265 | Severe Ice Storm | 7 | $76,621 |
| DR-1972 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $59,213 |
| DR-4314 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $42,940 |
| DR-4536 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $34,294 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 1 | $30,027 |
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 4 | $29,739 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$167,386
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
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) | 3 | $47,090 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $120,296 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
North Carrollton has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, landslide, drought. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 16 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,310,479 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.