Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 39040

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 39040, Mississippi

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 39040 serves the Bentonia community. The humid subtropical climate of this part of Mississippi — bringing very hot, humid summers and mild winters — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 39040's overall natural disaster risk is rated 7.2/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Frequent lightning strikes from an active thunderstorm environment represent the top natural hazard risk, posing safety concerns and causing fire ignitions and power outages. Secondary hazards include cold wave and drought.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 39040'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 lightning and cold wave, as measured by FEMA across Mississippi. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 39040 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for lightning and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.