Natural Disasters in Paris, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
68.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 88.5 |
| Cold Wave | 88.3 |
| Landslide | 87.4 |
| Tornado | 81.1 |
| Heat Wave | 80.7 |
| Lightning | 75.5 |
| Hurricane | 61.1 |
| Strong Wind | 54.5 |
| Ice Storm | 49.5 |
| Wildfire | 48.1 |
| Hail | 43.0 |
| Drought | 31.5 |
| Winter Weather | 13.7 |
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
21
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 |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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 |
| Apr 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| May 14, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Nov 14, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Feb 23, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Feb 18, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FREEEZING RAIN AND SLEET |
| Apr 26, 1984 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Feb 22, 1977 | Snowstorm | DROUGHT & FREEZING |
| Mar 27, 1973 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
31
Total Claims Paid
$736,691
Avg Claim Payout
$23,764
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,144,563
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
95
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1972 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $1,581,544 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 20 | $753,725 |
| DR-4429 | Other | 20 | $649,134 |
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 18 | $418,881 |
| DR-4536 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $323,797 |
| DR-4598 | Winter Storm | 7 | $265,863 |
| DR-1443 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $151,619 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
24
Federal Funding
$3,053,939
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.83
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) | 6 | $317,332 |
| 601.1: Generators | 5 | $309,081 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 3 | $25,631 |
| 601.1: Generators; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $8,053 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Paris has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, cold wave, landslide. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 31 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,144,563 in public assistance recovery funding. 24 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.