Taylor, MS (ZIP 38673) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Taylor is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 62% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $17.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2025.
Taylor has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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, 2021.
Taylor has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Taylor has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Taylor has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Taylor has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 5, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Taylor was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 2, 2012), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38673 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Taylor, MS, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.8K in property damage.
Yes, Taylor (ZIP 38673) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Taylor has 4 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38673 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Taylor, MS area (ZIP 38673). 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 →