Natural Disaster Risk in Philadelphia

Natural Hazard Profile: Philadelphia, Mississippi

Philadelphia is a city of approximately 23,778 residents in Neshoba 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 Philadelphia.

FEMA rates Philadelphia's composite natural disaster risk at 6.7 out of 10 — high risk. The area faces significant tornado risk, positioned where atmospheric conditions regularly generate severe rotating thunderstorms capable of producing violent tornadoes. Residents should also account for hurricane and hail risk in their preparedness planning.

Philadelphia's risk score, slightly above the 6.1/10 state average and well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Neshoba County, the highest-scoring are tornado, hurricane, and hail. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

Philadelphia'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.