Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

0

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

5

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Greene, Mississippi has a relatively low overall risk score of 59.72, with specific risks such as tornadoes, hail, thunderstorms, and flooding contributing to this assessment. The county experiences frequent lightning events and moderate wind hazards, which can lead to property damage and power outages. The risk of wildfires is relatively low, but still poses a threat to the area.

Specific climate factors in Greene include its location in the southeastern United States, which is prone to tropical storms and hurricanes during the Atlantic hurricane season. The county is not directly on the coast, but its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico increases the likelihood of heavy rainfall and flooding events. Additionally, Greene County is located near fault lines and has some mountainous terrain, which could contribute to seismic activity and landslides.

Water bodies such as rivers and creeks in Greene County have historically caused flooding events, impacting infrastructure ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
19 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1613 mm Very High

Average Humidity
85% Very High

Plant Hardiness
8/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Tropical Storm Claudette

2021-06-19

Flooding

Tropical Storm Sally

2020-09-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2020-02-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2014-04-01

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2014-03-25

Flooding

Hurricane Isaac

2012-08-28

Hurricane Lee

2011-09-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-12-12

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ida

2009-11-10

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

2005-08-29

Tornado

2003-04-24

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-04-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-22

Tornado

2002-12-23

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1998-09-15

Tornado

1977-02-23

Tornado

1971-02-26