McComb, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
McComb is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Pike County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hurricane, and lightning.
Storm events near McComb
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of McComb's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to McComb 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 Pike County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering McComb along with the rest of the county, not a McComb-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 71.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 64.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 52.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 90.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 36.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 55.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 80.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 64.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 40.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 82.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 75.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 18.7 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pike County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is McComb, MS at risk of?
McComb 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 Pike County, where McComb is located, are tornado, hurricane, and lightning.
What is McComb's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Pike County, where McComb is located, scoring 90.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is McComb a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — McComb carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Pike County.
Has McComb had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 71 tornado, 36 hail, 34 inland flooding events within 25 miles of McComb since 2016.