Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Moderate High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

3

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

28

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Yazoo, Mississippi faces relatively low to moderate risk levels for various natural disasters, with specific hazards including hail, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and flooding. The area experiences frequent lightning events and wind hazards, contributing to its overall risk profile. With a high SOVI score indicating vulnerability, Yazoo County is prone to severe weather events and their associated impacts on the local population and infrastructure. The county's risk ratings for different hazards vary from very low to moderate, highlighting the need for comprehensive disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts.

Yazoo County's geographical features, including water bodies and low-lying areas, increase its susceptibility to flooding events. The region's history of flooding, particularly along the Yazoo River, underscores the need for effective flood management strategies. Additionally, the presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the surrounding areas may contribute to the risk of earthquakes and landslides, although the overall risk levels for these events ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
17 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
1433 mm Very High
Average Humidity
84% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
8/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hurricane Ida

2021-09-04

1-55

2018-04-03

Hailstorm

2018-03-11

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-12-15

Diva

2014-10-21

Hailstorm

2014-08-04

Hailstorm

2014-04-28

Hailstorm

2014-03-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-12-12

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ida

2009-11-10

Hailstorm

2008-12-09

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Hailstorm

2008-08-07

Tornado

2008-01-10

Hailstorm

2008-01-10

Hailstorm

2007-04-03

Hailstorm

2006-02-03

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-12-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-04-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2001-11-28

Hailstorm

2001-06-02

Hailstorm

2000-03-30

Hailstorm

1996-04-20

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-05-10

Tornado

1993-02-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1991-04-28

Hailstorm

1989-02-20

Hailstorm

1988-05-22

Hailstorm

1988-05-10

Hurricane Bob

1979-07-16

Tornado

1977-03-28

Hailstorm

1973-05-23

Hurricane Camille

1969-08-22

Tornado

1966-11-10

Hailstorm

1962-04-11
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