New Albany, MS (ZIP 38652) has experienced 123 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Albany is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. 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 $525.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (22%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $344K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
New Albany has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $568K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
New Albany 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 New Albany was EF1 Tornado on Apr 5, 2025, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 31, 2023), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38652 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (16 events), floods (10 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Albany, MS, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $525.9K in property damage.
Yes, New Albany (ZIP 38652) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $568K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
New Albany has 23 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38652 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 $7M in property damage in the New Albany, MS area (ZIP 38652). 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 →