Brookhaven, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Brookhaven is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lincoln County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, hurricane, and tornado.
Storm events near Brookhaven
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Brookhaven's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Brookhaven itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Lincoln County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Brookhaven along with the rest of the county, not a Brookhaven-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 62.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 42.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 58.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 78.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 27.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 51.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 68.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 79.6 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 43.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 59.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 71.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 12.4 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lincoln County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Brookhaven, MS at risk of?
Brookhaven is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Lincoln County, where Brookhaven is located, are heat wave, hurricane, and tornado.
What is Brookhaven's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Lincoln County, where Brookhaven is located, scoring 81.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Brookhaven a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Brookhaven carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lincoln County.
Has Brookhaven had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 62 tornado, 73 hail, 47 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Brookhaven since 2016.