Olive Branch, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Olive Branch 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 DeSoto County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, earthquake, and heat wave.
Storm events near Olive Branch
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Olive Branch's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Olive Branch 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 DeSoto County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Olive Branch along with the rest of the county, not a Olive Branch-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 67.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 80.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 96.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 96.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 96.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 91.7 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 48.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 61.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 49.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 72.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 76.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 90.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 76.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 43.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full DeSoto County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Olive Branch, MS at risk of?
Olive Branch 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 DeSoto County, where Olive Branch is located, are tornado, earthquake, and heat wave.
What is Olive Branch's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for DeSoto County, where Olive Branch is located, scoring 96.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Olive Branch a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Olive Branch 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 DeSoto County.
Has Olive Branch had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 129 hail, 126 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Olive Branch since 2016.