Savage, MS (ZIP 38665) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 10 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Savage is tornadoes, with 10 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Savage has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Savage has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Savage has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Savage has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Savage has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 28, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Savage was EF2 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 2, 2025), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Mar 10, 2016 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38665 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (10 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Savage, MS, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.4M in property damage.
Yes, Savage (ZIP 38665) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Savage has 10 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38665 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 24, 2001. This event caused $2M 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 $9.2M in property damage in the Savage, MS area (ZIP 38665). 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 →