Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 38644 in Lula, MS. These include 6 blizzards, 3 tornadoes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $841.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lula is blizzards, with 6 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Winter storm events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Lula has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Lula has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
Lula has experienced 1 flood 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 Nov 28, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lula was EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 1962, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 21, 2013), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38644 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lula, MS, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $34K in property damage.
Yes, Lula (ZIP 38644) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 28, 2001.
Lula has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 21, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38644 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 1962. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $841.5K in property damage in the Lula, MS area (ZIP 38644). 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 →