Lee County anchored by Tupelo in northeast Mississippi has been struck by multiple significant tornadoes. The April 2020 tornado caused catastrophic damage in Pontotoc and Lee Counties killing seven people. The county sits in a high-frequency tornado zone in northeast Mississippi. Tupelo is the birthplace of Elvis Presley creating tourism emergency planning considerations. The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway creates flooding risk through the region.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (662) 432-2000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-45 MS-72 MS-178 MS-363 |
// County Profile
| County | Lee County MS |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Population | 85 |
| Area | 453 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
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