Natural Disaster Risk in Bude

Natural Hazard Profile: Bude, Mississippi

Bude, in Franklin County, is a small community of about 947 situated in the Deep South. 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 Bude residents and property owners must navigate.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Bude carries an overall risk score of 5.0/10, placing it in the moderate category. 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. The area also faces notable exposure to landslide and tornado.

Within Mississippi, Bude'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 Franklin County identifies hurricane as the foremost hazard, followed by landslide and tornado. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

Bude's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hurricane exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.