Natural Disaster Risk in Roxie

Natural Hazard Profile: Roxie, Mississippi

Roxie, in Franklin County, is a small community of about 2,251 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 Roxie residents and property owners must navigate.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Roxie carries an overall risk score of 5.0/10, placing it in the moderate category. Hurricane and tropical storm exposure tops the local risk profile, with the community vulnerable to storm surge, high sustained winds, and flooding rainfall during the June–November season. The area also faces notable exposure to landslide and tornado.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Roxie 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.