Natural Disaster Risk in Coffeeville

Natural Hazard Profile: Coffeeville, Mississippi

Located in the interior eastern United States in Yalobusha County, Coffeeville is a town of roughly 3,296 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 Coffeeville a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Coffeeville's composite natural disaster risk at 5.2 out of 10 — moderate risk. Lightning from frequent convective storms is the leading natural hazard, with above-average strike density creating risks for outdoor activities, trees, and sensitive infrastructure. Residents should also account for earthquake and hurricane risk in their preparedness planning.

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

Coffeeville'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 lightning exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.