Como, MS (ZIP 38619) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Como is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Como has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $917K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2022.
Como 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.
Como 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.
Como has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Como was EF4 Tornado on Dec 23, 2015, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 2, 2025), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Mar 10, 2016 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38619 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Como, MS, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Como (ZIP 38619) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $917K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2022.
Como has 16 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38619 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 23, 2015. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Como, MS area (ZIP 38619). 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 →