Pearl, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Pearl 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 Rankin County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near Pearl
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pearl's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pearl 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 Rankin County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pearl along with the rest of the county, not a Pearl-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 55.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 79.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 81.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 92.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 94.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 84.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 65.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 81.5 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 86.8 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 58.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 87.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 91.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 81.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Rankin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Pearl, MS at risk of?
Pearl 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 Rankin County, where Pearl is located, are hail, tornado, and heat wave.
What is Pearl's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Rankin County, where Pearl is located, scoring 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Pearl a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Pearl 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 Rankin County.
Has Pearl had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 92 tornado, 131 hail, 315 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pearl since 2016.