Natural Disaster Risk in Hinds County

Mississippi

8.1out of 10

Very High Risk

Risk Summary for Hinds County

This area faces significantly elevated natural disaster risk compared to most of the US. Review your insurance coverage carefully.

Top Hazards

Hail Extreme Heat Strong Wind

All 18 Hazard Scores

Hail

9.9

Tornado

9.8

Strong Wind

9.8

Extreme Heat

9.8

Ice Storm

9.6

Lightning

9.5

Winter Weather

9.3

Earthquake

9.2

Hurricane

9.1

Cold Wave

9.1

Drought

8.3

Landslide

8.1

Wildfire

6.0

Tsunami

5.4

Volcanic Activity

5.1

Coastal Flooding

4.9

Avalanche

4.5

Riverine Flooding

1.0

How it compares

Hinds County

8.1

Mississippi avg.

6.1

US national avg.

4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

High-risk area — review your coverage carefully

Properties in very high-risk areas often require specialized coverage that standard homeowners policies do not include. Consider flood insurance through the NFIP, wildfire-specific endorsements, or earthquake riders depending on your top hazards. Premiums in these areas can be significantly higher than average.

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Cities in Hinds County

Clinton8.1/10 Jackson8.1/10 Byram8.1/10 Raymond8.1/10 Terry8.1/10 Utica8.1/10 Edwards8.1/10 Bolton8.1/10

Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.