Picayune, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Picayune 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 Pearl River County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, wildfire, and heat wave.
Storm events near Picayune
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Picayune's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Picayune 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 Pearl River County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Picayune along with the rest of the county, not a Picayune-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 90.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 73.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 30.4 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 46.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 83 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 82.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 65.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 65.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 66.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 96.5 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 54.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 47.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 81.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 73.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 47.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pearl River County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Picayune, MS at risk of?
Picayune 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 Pearl River County, where Picayune is located, are hurricane, wildfire, and heat wave.
What is Picayune's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Pearl River County, where Picayune is located, scoring 96.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Picayune a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Picayune 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 Pearl River County.
Has Picayune had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 51 tornado, 40 hail, 69 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Picayune since 2016.