Jackson, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Jackson 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 Hinds County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, tornado, and strong wind.
Storm events near Jackson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Jackson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Jackson 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 Hinds County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Jackson along with the rest of the county, not a Jackson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 54.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.1 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 90.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 97.1 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 89.8 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 99.3 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 86.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 95.8 | Very High |
| Landslide | 78.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 94 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 98.1 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 92.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hinds County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Jackson, MS at risk of?
Jackson 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 Hinds County, where Jackson is located, are hail, tornado, and strong wind.
What is Jackson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Hinds County, where Jackson is located, scoring 99.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Jackson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Jackson 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 Hinds County.
Has Jackson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 94 tornado, 127 hail, 293 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Jackson since 2016.