Natural Disasters in Stewart, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
10.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
8.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
67.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
38.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 57.4 |
| Hurricane | 53.7 |
| Landslide | 52.5 |
| Drought | 47.9 |
| Hail | 45.4 |
| Heat Wave | 45.3 |
| Tornado | 44.8 |
| Ice Storm | 35.7 |
| Cold Wave | 35.3 |
| Lightning | 34.6 |
| Strong Wind | 34.5 |
| Wildfire | 27.8 |
| Winter Weather | 3.4 |
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
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 |
| 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 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 30, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, ICE AND FREEZING RAIN |
| Apr 16, 1979 | Severe Storm | STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODS |
| Feb 22, 1977 | Snowstorm | DROUGHT & FREEZING |
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Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,504,606
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
47
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4314 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $2,443,464 |
| DR-4697 | Other | 14 | $1,528,041 |
| DR-4874 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $1,098,906 |
| DR-1972 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $188,506 |
| DR-4429 | Other | 8 | $118,843 |
| DR-1265 | Severe Ice Storm | 3 | $67,111 |
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 6 | $59,735 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$125,594
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.62
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 4 | $74,638 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $50,956 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Stewart has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, hurricane, landslide. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). FEMA has obligated $5,504,606 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.