Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 38639 in Jonestown, MS. These include 6 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.1M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 6 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $300 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Jonestown has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $53M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 1984.
Jonestown has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Jonestown has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 12, 2001.
Jonestown 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 Jonestown was EF2 Tornado on May 12, 1978, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 12, 1978), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 2, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38639 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jonestown, MS, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300 in property damage.
Yes, Jonestown (ZIP 38639) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 12, 2001.
Jonestown has 5 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 $53M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38639 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 $53.1M in property damage in the Jonestown, MS area (ZIP 38639). 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 →