Federal records document 147 natural disaster events in the Greenville, MS area (ZIP 38701). These include 63 hailstorms, 42 floods, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (63 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (31%) 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 $48.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (69%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Greenville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
Greenville 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 Aug 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenville was Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2008, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 3, 2008), causing $16M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38701 has experienced 147 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), floods (42 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenville, MS, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Greenville (ZIP 38701) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Greenville has 13 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38701 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 3, 2008. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62.5M in property damage in the Greenville, MS area (ZIP 38701). 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 →