Vicksburg, MS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Vicksburg 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 Warren County, MS. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near Vicksburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Vicksburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Vicksburg 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 Warren County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Vicksburg along with the rest of the county, not a Vicksburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 39.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 72.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 74.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 91.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 67.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 99.5 | Very High |
| Hail | 98 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 74.1 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 78.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 84.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 77.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 89.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 20.8 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Warren County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Vicksburg, MS at risk of?
Vicksburg 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 Warren County, where Vicksburg is located, are drought, hail, and tornado.
What is Vicksburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Warren County, where Vicksburg is located, scoring 99.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Vicksburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Vicksburg 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 Warren County.
Has Vicksburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 70 tornado, 32 hail, 43 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Vicksburg since 2016.