Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Stovall, MS area (ZIP 38614). These include 42 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 78 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (42 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (10%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $36.9M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Stovall has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $730K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Stovall has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Stovall has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 26, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stovall was EF2 Tornado on May 12, 1978, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 24, 2001), causing $5M in damages. 2" Hail on May 25, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38614 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (29 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stovall, MS, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Stovall (ZIP 38614) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Stovall has 29 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 $36.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38614 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 $43.8M in property damage in the Stovall, MS area (ZIP 38614). 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 →