Long Beach, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Long Beach is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Harrison County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and tornado.
Storm events near Long Beach
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Long Beach's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Long Beach 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 Harrison County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Long Beach along with the rest of the county, not a Long Beach-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 90.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 91.6 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 70.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 94.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 96 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 87.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 87.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 98.5 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | 75 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 33.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 97.1 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 85.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 74.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Harrison County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Long Beach, MS at risk of?
Long Beach is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Harrison County, where Long Beach is located, are hurricane, lightning, and tornado.
What is Long Beach's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Harrison County, where Long Beach is located, scoring 98.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Long Beach a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Long Beach carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Harrison County.
Has Long Beach had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 43 tornado, 41 hail, 53 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Long Beach since 2016.