Natural Disaster Risk in Beaumont

Natural Hazard Profile: Beaumont, Mississippi

Located in the Deep South in Perry County, Beaumont is a town of roughly 2,642 residents. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of Mississippi — marked by very hot, humid summers and mild winters — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Beaumont a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Beaumont's composite natural disaster risk at 4.7 out of 10 — moderate risk. Hurricane and tropical storm exposure tops the local risk profile, with the community vulnerable to storm surge, high sustained winds, and flooding rainfall during the June–November season. Residents should also account for wildfire and tsunami risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Beaumont's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 6.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and wildfire, as measured by FEMA across Perry County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Beaumont 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 hurricane is recommended.