Moderate Risk Mississippi  ·  Hurricane / Tornado

Warren County MS

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
47
Area
619
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Tornado
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Warren County MS in Mississippi faces hurricane / tornado risk across its 619 square mile area. Vicksburg the Civil War Siege city on the Mississippi faces serious flooding. Warren serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// 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.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 6 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Hurricane / Tornado
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event 2019 Mississippi River Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (601) 636-4971
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Warren County MS
State Mississippi (MS)
Population 47
Area 619 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Vicksburg MS

// Cities in This County

// Other Mississippi Counties