Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Lake Cormorant, MS area (ZIP 38641). These include 46 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2B. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 86 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $78.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (78%) 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 $2B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. 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 $34.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Lake Cormorant has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Cormorant was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $2B in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $28.4M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 15, 2005 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38641 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (12 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Cormorant, MS, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $78.8K in property damage.
Yes, Lake Cormorant (ZIP 38641) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2024.
Lake Cormorant has 12 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 $34.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38641 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $2B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2B in property damage in the Lake Cormorant, MS area (ZIP 38641). 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 →