Natural Disaster Risk in Mayhew
Mississippi
Risk Summary for Mayhew
Mayhew scores 6.9/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Tornado.
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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: Mayhew, Mississippi
Located in the interior eastern United States in Lowndes County, Mayhew is a small unincorporated community. 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 Mayhew a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
FEMA rates Mayhew's composite natural disaster risk at 6.9 out of 10 — high risk. Tornado activity is the top natural hazard risk, with the region lying in a corridor where warm, moist air frequently clashes with dry, cool air masses to spawn severe supercell thunderstorms. Residents should also account for cold wave and earthquake risk in their preparedness planning.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Mayhew's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 6.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by tornado and cold wave, as measured by FEMA across Lowndes County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
Mayhew's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.
What this means for Mayhew: Tornado preparedness
- Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and have a NOAA weather radio as a backup.
- Review whether your insurance covers wind and debris damage, and document belongings in advance.
- Identify the safest interior room on the lowest floor — away from windows — as your shelter.
Local Factors for Mayhew
These city-level factors differentiate Mayhew from other communities in Lowndes County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
N/A
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 33.5°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 4.5/10
Coordinates
33.4844° N, 88.6305° W
Lowndes 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.