Natural Disaster Risk in Minter City
Mississippi
Risk Summary for Minter City
Minter City scores 6.5/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Drought.
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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: Minter City, Mississippi
Minter City is a small unincorporated community in Leflore County, in the interior eastern United States. The area experiences very hot, humid summers and mild winters, with overlapping tornado and hurricane seasons shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Minter City.
FEMA rates Minter City's composite natural disaster risk at 6.5 out of 10 — high risk. The area faces significant drought exposure, where below-average precipitation over extended periods strains water resources and drives secondary hazards like wildfire and crop failure. Residents should also account for earthquake and tornado risk in their preparedness planning.
Minter City's risk score, slightly above the 6.1/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Leflore County, the highest-scoring are drought, earthquake, and tornado. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Minter City'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 Minter City: Drought preparedness
- Adopt water-efficient landscaping and fixtures to reduce strain during extended dry periods.
- Be aware that prolonged drought raises secondary risks including wildfire and foundation soil movement.
- Follow local water-use restrictions, which may be enacted during severe drought conditions.
Local Factors for Minter City
These city-level factors differentiate Minter City from other communities in Leflore County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
314
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 33.8°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 3.2/10
Coordinates
33.7611° N, 90.3424° W
Leflore County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for Minter City
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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.