Blue Mountain, MS (ZIP 38610) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Blue Mountain is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $121.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Blue Mountain has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Blue Mountain has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $24.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Blue Mountain has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $249K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Blue Mountain has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 7, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blue Mountain was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 2010, which caused $1M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 2, 2010), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38610 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blue Mountain, MS, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $121.3K in property damage.
Yes, Blue Mountain (ZIP 38610) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Blue Mountain has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38610 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 2010. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Blue Mountain, MS area (ZIP 38610). 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 →