Natchez, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Natchez is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Adams County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, tornado, and hurricane.
Storm events near Natchez
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Natchez's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Natchez 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 Adams County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Natchez along with the rest of the county, not a Natchez-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 41.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 59 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 47.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 84.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 82.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 56.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 48 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 71.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 75.2 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 64.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 72.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 49.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 61.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 15.5 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Adams County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Natchez, MS at risk of?
Natchez 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 Adams County, where Natchez is located, are heat wave, tornado, and hurricane.
What is Natchez's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Adams County, where Natchez is located, scoring 84.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Natchez a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Natchez carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Adams County.
Has Natchez had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 35 hail, 31 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Natchez since 2016.