Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 38642 in Lamar, MS. These include 14 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Lamar has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Lamar has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $25.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Lamar has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $168K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Lamar has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 3, 2024.
Lamar has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lamar was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 2025, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Dec 23, 2015), causing $2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38642 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), wildfires (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lamar, MS, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8K in property damage.
Yes, Lamar (ZIP 38642) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Lamar has 9 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38642 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 2025. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Lamar, MS area (ZIP 38642). 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 →