Natural Disaster Risk in Friars Point
Mississippi
Risk Summary for Friars Point
Friars Point scores 6.0/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Earthquake.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Friars Point, Mississippi
Friars Point, in Coahoma County, is a small community of about 1,027 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 Friars Point residents and property owners must navigate.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Friars Point carries an overall risk score of 6.0/10, placing it in the high category. Seismic activity is the dominant hazard, with the community situated in or near an active tectonic zone capable of producing damaging ground shaking. The area also faces notable exposure to tornado and drought.
Within Mississippi, Friars Point'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 Coahoma County identifies earthquake as the foremost hazard, followed by tornado and drought. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a high natural disaster risk rating, Friars Point residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for earthquake and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.
What this means for Friars Point: Earthquake preparedness
- Identify "drop, cover, and hold on" spots in each room and keep an emergency kit with water for at least 72 hours.
- Standard homeowners insurance excludes earthquake damage — a separate earthquake policy or endorsement is needed.
- Secure heavy furniture, water heaters, and shelving to wall studs to reduce injury and damage during shaking.
Local Factors for Friars Point
These city-level factors differentiate Friars Point from other communities in Coahoma County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,027
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 34.4°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 2.2/10
Coordinates
34.3589° N, 90.6277° W
Coahoma County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.