Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 39476

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 39476, Mississippi

ZIP 39476 in Richton sits in the Deep South. Its humid subtropical climate produces very hot, humid summers and mild winters, and notably overlapping tornado and hurricane seasons. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 39476 carries an overall risk score of 4.7/10, 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 wildfire and tsunami.

Within Mississippi, ZIP 39476'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 Mississippi identifies hurricane as the foremost hazard, followed by wildfire and tsunami. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 39476 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.