Natural Disaster Risk in Anguilla

Natural Hazard Profile: Anguilla, Mississippi

Anguilla, in Sharkey County, is a small community of about 1,000 situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid subtropical climate brings very hot, humid summers and mild winters, and in particular overlapping tornado and hurricane seasons. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Anguilla residents and property owners must navigate.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Anguilla carries an overall risk score of 4.7/10, placing it in the moderate category. Drought is the leading natural hazard, with multi-year dry periods capable of depleting water supplies, devastating agriculture, and increasing wildfire risk across the region. The area also faces notable exposure to hurricane and ice storm.

Within Mississippi, Anguilla's risk is, slightly below the 6.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Sharkey County identifies drought as the foremost hazard, followed by hurricane and ice storm. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Anguilla residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for drought is recommended.