Corinth, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Corinth is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Alcorn County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, tornado, and cold wave.
Storm events near Corinth
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Corinth's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Corinth 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 Alcorn County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Corinth along with the rest of the county, not a Corinth-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 44.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 51.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 89.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 74.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 87.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 81.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 45.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 31.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 57.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 37.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 64.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 62 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 43.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 16.7 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Alcorn County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Corinth, MS at risk of?
Corinth 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 Alcorn County, where Corinth is located, are earthquake, tornado, and cold wave.
What is Corinth's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Alcorn County, where Corinth is located, scoring 89.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Corinth a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Corinth carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Alcorn County.
Has Corinth had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 59 hail, 26 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Corinth since 2016.