ZIP code 38654, covering Olive Branch, MS, has 126 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $157.2M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 76 injuries.
With 70 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $32.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (42%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $147.9M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olive Branch was EF2 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $28.4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 30, 2009 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38654 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (17 events), and severe wind events (15 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olive Branch, MS, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.8K in property damage.
Yes, Olive Branch (ZIP 38654) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2025.
Olive Branch has 17 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 $147.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38654 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $157.2M in property damage in the Olive Branch, MS area (ZIP 38654). 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 →