Clarksdale, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Clarksdale is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Coahoma County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, tornado, and drought.
Storm events near Clarksdale
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Clarksdale's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Clarksdale 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 Coahoma County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Clarksdale along with the rest of the county, not a Clarksdale-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 10.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 46.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 90.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 78.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 86.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 49 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 80.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 63.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 59.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 42.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 27.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 47.1 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 76.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 20.7 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Coahoma County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Clarksdale, MS at risk of?
Clarksdale 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 Coahoma County, where Clarksdale is located, are earthquake, tornado, and drought.
What is Clarksdale's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Coahoma County, where Clarksdale is located, scoring 90.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Clarksdale a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Clarksdale carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Coahoma County.
Has Clarksdale had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 22 hail, 12 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Clarksdale since 2016.