Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Myrtle, MS area (ZIP 38650). These include 38 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (38 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $33.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Myrtle has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Myrtle has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $351K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Myrtle has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $27.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Myrtle was EF1 Tornado on Apr 5, 2025, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 3, 2015), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38650 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Myrtle, MS, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33.6K in property damage.
Yes, Myrtle (ZIP 38650) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $351K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Myrtle has 16 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38650 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 2025. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Myrtle, MS area (ZIP 38650). 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 →