Natural Disasters in Ripley, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
43.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
35.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
78.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
28.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 86.6 |
| Tornado | 78.6 |
| Landslide | 74.7 |
| Cold Wave | 69.4 |
| Heat Wave | 66.1 |
| Hurricane | 59.2 |
| Lightning | 51.6 |
| Wildfire | 51.0 |
| Drought | 46.1 |
| Strong Wind | 36.2 |
| Ice Storm | 31.0 |
| Hail | 26.5 |
| Winter Weather | 9.9 |
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
20
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 |
| 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 |
| Dec 6, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 4, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 |
| 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 |
| May 17, 1991 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Feb 28, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Feb 22, 1977 | Snowstorm | DROUGHT & FREEZING |
| Mar 27, 1973 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Feb 22, 1971 | Tornado | STORMS & TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$36,752
Avg Claim Payout
$5,250
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,268,044
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
132
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1916 | Severe Storm(s) | 81 | $1,518,803 |
| DR-1398 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $343,829 |
| DR-4248 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $162,697 |
| DR-4470 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $132,036 |
| DR-1972 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $68,540 |
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 3 | $23,073 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 3 | $19,067 |
Ripley has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, tornado, landslide. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,268,044 in public assistance recovery funding.