Askew, MS (ZIP 38621) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 11 tornadoes, 10 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 27% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $31.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Askew has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
Askew has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Askew 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.
Askew 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.
Askew has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Askew was EF2 Tornado on May 12, 1978, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 24, 2001), causing $2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 2025 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38621 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Askew, MS, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31.1M in property damage.
Yes, Askew (ZIP 38621) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Askew has 11 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 $31.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38621 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 $35.5M in property damage in the Askew, MS area (ZIP 38621). 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 →