Natural Disaster Risk in Leakesville

Natural Hazard Profile: Leakesville, Mississippi

Leakesville, in Greene County, is a town of roughly 7,323 residents 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 Leakesville residents and property owners must navigate.

Leakesville's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.1/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Tropical cyclones are the dominant hazard, with the area facing threats from both direct landfalling hurricanes and the outer rain bands and storm surge of systems making landfall nearby. Secondary hazards include wildfire and tornado.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Leakesville 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.