Natural Disaster Risk in New Augusta
Mississippi
Risk Summary for New Augusta
New Augusta scores 4.7/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: New Augusta, Mississippi
New Augusta is a small community of about 1,684 in Perry County, in the Deep South. 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 New Augusta.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, New Augusta carries an overall risk score of 4.7/10, placing it in the moderate category. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. The area also faces notable exposure to wildfire and tsunami.
New Augusta's risk score, slightly below the 6.1/10 state average and near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Perry County, the highest-scoring are hurricane, wildfire, and tsunami. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
With a moderate risk rating, New Augusta 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.
What this means for New Augusta: Hurricane preparedness
- Wind damage is usually covered by homeowners insurance, but storm-surge flooding requires separate flood coverage.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before hurricane season begins each June.
- Keep at least a week of supplies on hand; power and water service can be disrupted for days after landfall.
Local Factors for New Augusta
These city-level factors differentiate New Augusta from other communities in Perry County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,684
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Warm Subtropical
Latitude 31.2°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 7.4/10
Coordinates
31.2211° N, 89.0574° W
Perry 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 New Augusta
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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.