Grenada, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Grenada is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Grenada County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, tornado, and lightning.
Storm events near Grenada
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Grenada's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Grenada 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 Grenada County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Grenada along with the rest of the county, not a Grenada-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 49.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 58.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 82.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 68.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 74.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 58.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 49 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 69.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 60.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 55.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 70 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 73.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 62.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 8 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Grenada County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Grenada, MS at risk of?
Grenada 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 Grenada County, where Grenada is located, are earthquake, tornado, and lightning.
What is Grenada's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Grenada County, where Grenada is located, scoring 82.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Grenada a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Grenada carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Grenada County.
Has Grenada had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 38 hail, 51 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Grenada since 2016.