Natural Disasters in Slate Springs, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
27.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
19.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
78.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
20.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 76.8 |
| Drought | 75.9 |
| Heat Wave | 66.8 |
| Hurricane | 63.6 |
| Landslide | 54.7 |
| Cold Wave | 52.8 |
| Tornado | 49.4 |
| Lightning | 48.0 |
| Hail | 47.1 |
| Ice Storm | 39.8 |
| Strong Wind | 31.1 |
| Wildfire | 26.4 |
| Winter Weather | 7.6 |
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
22
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 |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DENNIS |
| May 23, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND HIGH WINDS |
| Feb 23, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, ICE AND FREEZING RAIN |
| Feb 18, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FREEEZING RAIN AND SLEET |
| May 17, 1991 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Mar 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
38
Total Claims Paid
$807,240
Avg Claim Payout
$21,243
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$938,973
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
58
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4874 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $446,908 |
| DR-4429 | Other | 8 | $143,830 |
| DR-4314 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $99,712 |
| DR-1972 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $80,062 |
| DR-4528 | Biological | 5 | $70,045 |
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 9 | $38,037 |
| DR-4536 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $32,589 |
| DR-1265 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $27,791 |
Slate Springs has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, drought, heat wave. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 38 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $938,973 in public assistance recovery funding.