Natural Disaster Risk in Clara

Natural Hazard Profile: Clara, Mississippi

Clara, in Wayne County, is a small unincorporated community 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 Clara residents and property owners must navigate.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Clara carries an overall risk score of 5.8/10, 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 tornado and cold wave.

Within Mississippi, Clara's risk is, near the 6.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Wayne County identifies hurricane as the foremost hazard, followed by tornado and cold wave. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Clara 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.