ZIP code 38666, covering Sardis, MS, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
With 41 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Sardis has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Sardis has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
Sardis has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sardis was EF2 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Mar 10, 2016), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 10, 2021 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38666 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sardis, MS, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.1K in property damage.
Yes, Sardis (ZIP 38666) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Sardis has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38666 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 $7.5M in property damage in the Sardis, MS area (ZIP 38666). 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 →