Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

0

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

4

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

0

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Benton, Mississippi has a very low overall risk rating for natural disasters, with specific indexes indicating relatively low risks for events such as tornadoes, floods, hailstorms, and wildfires. The town experiences moderate frequency of thunderstorms, with a relatively low expected annual loss. The risk of hurricanes is also relatively low, with past events having minimal impact on the area. Benton benefits from its inland location, away from coastlines that are more prone to tropical storms and hurricanes.

In terms of geological features, Benton is situated away from fault lines and mountain peaks that could increase earthquake risks. The area is characterized by flat terrain and is not prone to volcanic activity. The risk of tsunamis is non-existent due to the town's inland location. Benton is also not in proximity to major water bodies that could increase flood risks, contributing to its overall low risk rating for natural disasters.

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CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
16 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1407 mm Very High

Average Humidity
80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-12-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2011-05-01

Hailstorm

2011-04-04

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-01-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-12-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-05-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-10-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2001-11-28

Tornado

2001-09-13

Hailstorm

1989-06-12