Ocean Springs, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ocean Springs 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 Jackson County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
Storm events near Ocean Springs
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ocean Springs's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ocean Springs 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 Jackson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ocean Springs along with the rest of the county, not a Ocean Springs-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 86.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 84.8 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 57.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 90 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 78 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 51.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 61 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 97.8 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 66.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 34.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 95.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 51.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 61.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jackson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ocean Springs, MS at risk of?
Ocean Springs 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 Jackson County, where Ocean Springs is located, are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
What is Ocean Springs's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Jackson County, where Ocean Springs is located, scoring 97.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Ocean Springs a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Ocean Springs 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 Jackson County.
Has Ocean Springs had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 43 tornado, 44 hail, 56 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ocean Springs since 2016.