Greenville, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Greenville is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Washington County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, earthquake, and drought.
Storm events near Greenville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Greenville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Greenville 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 Washington County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Greenville along with the rest of the county, not a Greenville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 26.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 81.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 90.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 89.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 93 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 90.7 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 89.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 72.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 81 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 36 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 75.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 83.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 24.6 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Washington County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Greenville, MS at risk of?
Greenville is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Washington County, where Greenville is located, are tornado, earthquake, and drought.
What is Greenville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Washington County, where Greenville is located, scoring 93 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Greenville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Greenville carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Washington County.
Has Greenville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 52 hail, 84 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Greenville since 2016.