Natural Disasters in Osyka, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
70.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
56.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
97.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
40.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 90.1 |
| Hurricane | 87.2 |
| Lightning | 82.7 |
| Heat Wave | 82.3 |
| Hail | 80.1 |
| Strong Wind | 75.5 |
| Wildfire | 71.5 |
| Ice Storm | 64.5 |
| Drought | 55.9 |
| Earthquake | 52.5 |
| Landslide | 40.8 |
| Cold Wave | 36.9 |
| Winter Weather | 18.7 |
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
33
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
16 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Oct 8, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DELTA |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Aug 23, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MARCO AND TROPICAL STORM LAURA |
| Jul 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISAAC |
| Aug 28, 2012 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ISAAC |
| Sep 22, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Apr 24, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODS |
| Oct 1, 2002 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ISIDORE |
| Feb 23, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
Showing 20 of 33 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
18,108
Total IA Distributed
$30,189,843
Repair/Replace
$11,430,511
Rental Assistance
$6,922,796
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1763 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1607 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4611 | 3,422 | $7,712,231 | $2,781 |
| DR-1603 | 4,060 | $6,255,805 | $1,188 |
| DR-1604 | 3,579 | $4,180,906 | $990 |
| DR-4277 | 899 | $2,879,218 | $8,446 |
| DR-4874 | 409 | $1,927,366 | $2,017 |
| DR-4080 | 1,090 | $1,589,110 | $900 |
| DR-1792 | 587 | $1,410,904 | $3,056 |
| DR-1786 | 1,061 | $1,261,838 | $2,427 |
Showing top 10 of 18 disasters by IA amount
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
188
Total Claims Paid
$4,274,791
Avg Claim Payout
$22,738
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,618,645
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
130
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 58 | $2,488,666 |
| DR-4551 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $1,751,289 |
| DR-4626 | Hurricane | 18 | $1,589,303 |
| DR-4874 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $1,070,368 |
| DR-4081 | Hurricane | 18 | $346,992 |
| DR-1794 | Hurricane | 13 | $261,885 |
| DR-1436 | Hurricane | 13 | $97,226 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 1 | $9,257 |
| DR-4598 | Winter Storm | 2 | $3,659 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
16
Federal Funding
$4,826,458
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.59
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 4 | $181,208 |
| 601.1: Generators | 4 | $409,558 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 3 | $74,188 |
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 2 | $452,246 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 2 | $639,708 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Osyka has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hurricane, lightning. The area has had 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (16 declarations). 188 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,618,645 in public assistance recovery funding. $30,189,843 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 16 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.