Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 38631 in Friars Point, MS. These include 6 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Friars Point is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 26% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 3, 2017.
Friars Point has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 1984.
Friars Point 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.
Friars Point has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2009.
Friars Point has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2011.
Friars Point has experienced 1 severe wind event 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Friars Point was 2" Hail on May 25, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 2, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38631 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Friars Point, MS, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Friars Point (ZIP 38631) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2009.
Friars Point has 6 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38631 was 2" Hail, which occurred on May 25, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Friars Point, MS area (ZIP 38631). 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 →