Ridgeland, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ridgeland 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 Madison County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, heat wave, and cold wave.
Storm events near Ridgeland
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ridgeland's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ridgeland 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 Madison County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ridgeland along with the rest of the county, not a Ridgeland-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 53.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 76.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 74.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 88.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 95.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 71.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 77.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 85.8 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 50.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 77 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 73.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Madison County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ridgeland, MS at risk of?
Ridgeland 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 Madison County, where Ridgeland is located, are tornado, heat wave, and cold wave.
What is Ridgeland's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Madison County, where Ridgeland is located, scoring 95.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Ridgeland a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Ridgeland 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 Madison County.
Has Ridgeland had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 94 tornado, 114 hail, 295 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ridgeland since 2016.