Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) declared March 16-22, 2025, as Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Mississippi.
According to the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID), more than 1 million properties in the state are not covered by flood insurance.
“Mississippi has experienced significant flooding in recent years, causing hardship and financial loss to homeowners and business owners,” said Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney. “It’s estimated that even a few inches of rain in a small home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs. At last check, there were nearly 53,000 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies in force in Mississippi.”