Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 38677 in University, MS. These include 31 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (31 total). 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 $18.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
University has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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.
University 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 $35M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 5, 2008.
University 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.
University has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2011.
University 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 University was EF3 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $35M 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 38677 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (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 University, MS, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.7K in property damage.
Yes, University (ZIP 38677) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
University 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 $35M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 5, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38677 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.6M in property damage in the University, MS area (ZIP 38677). 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 →