Natural Disasters in Wiggins, MS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
44.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
76.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
31.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 91.1 |
| Wildfire | 84.3 |
| Lightning | 75.3 |
| Drought | 68.1 |
| Tornado | 54.7 |
| Heat Wave | 52.1 |
| Strong Wind | 38.3 |
| Hail | 37.6 |
| Earthquake | 34.6 |
| Landslide | 31.3 |
| Ice Storm | 28.4 |
| Cold Wave | 26.9 |
| Winter Weather | 16.4 |
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
29
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
23 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA |
| Dec 31, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ZETA |
| Oct 28, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ZETA |
| Oct 8, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DELTA |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Aug 23, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MARCO AND TROPICAL STORM LAURA |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE NATE |
| Oct 7, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE NATE |
| Aug 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISAAC |
| Aug 28, 2012 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ISAAC |
| May 12, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 22, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Aug 28, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DENNIS |
Showing 20 of 29 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
7,813
Total IA Distributed
$15,613,197
Repair/Replace
$4,985,253
Rental Assistance
$2,604,513
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4295 | 1 | N/A | $213 |
| DR-4101 | 1 | N/A | $98 |
| DR-1604 | 6,336 | $13,806,741 | $9,900 |
| DR-4576 | 647 | $1,070,086 | $1,998 |
| DR-4081 | 471 | $437,722 | $1,035 |
| DR-1550 | 327 | $207,920 | $1,160 |
| DR-4528 | 17 | $73,414 | — |
| DR-1794 | 8 | $7,161 | $1,173 |
| DR-1603 | 1 | $4,358 | — |
| DR-4626 | 1 | $3,186 | $3,842 |
Showing top 10 of 12 disasters by IA amount
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
33
Total Claims Paid
$544,441
Avg Claim Payout
$16,498
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$35,851,851
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
122
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1604 | Hurricane | 78 | $34,080,111 |
| DR-4576 | Tropical Storm | 2 | $1,468,386 |
| DR-4081 | Hurricane | 14 | $153,386 |
| DR-1550 | Hurricane | 7 | $58,459 |
| DR-1837 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $32,222 |
| DR-1794 | Hurricane | 4 | $21,069 |
| DR-4626 | Hurricane | 2 | $19,276 |
| DR-1594 | Hurricane | 2 | $12,523 |
| DR-4350 | Tropical Storm | 1 | $6,419 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
16
Federal Funding
$13,824,170
Properties Protected
10
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
8.38
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 8 | $13,316,317 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $97,405 |
| 104.1: Developing, Implementing and Enforcing Codes, Standards, Ordinances and Regulations | 2 | $223,207 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $24,549 |
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind; 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wiggins has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, wildfire, lightning. The area has had 29 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (23 declarations). 33 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $35,851,851 in public assistance recovery funding. $15,613,197 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 16 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.