ZIP code 38663, covering Ripley, MS, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 80 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $138.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Ripley has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $24.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Ripley has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2014.
Ripley has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ripley was EF4 Tornado on Apr 19, 1970, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 2, 2010), causing $750K in damages. Flash Flood on May 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38663 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ripley, MS, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $138.6K in property damage.
Yes, Ripley (ZIP 38663) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2014.
Ripley has 18 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38663 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1970. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Ripley, MS area (ZIP 38663). 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 →