ZIP code 38606, covering Batesville, MS, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $16.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Batesville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Batesville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Batesville has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Batesville was EF2 Tornado on May 12, 1978, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 10, 2016), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 10, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38606 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Batesville, MS, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.5K in property damage.
Yes, Batesville (ZIP 38606) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Batesville has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38606 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 12, 1978. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.7M in property damage in the Batesville, MS area (ZIP 38606). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →