Alligator, MS (ZIP 38720) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Alligator has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Alligator has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Alligator has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Alligator has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 26, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alligator was EF2 Tornado on Jul 30, 2009, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 21, 2013), causing $1M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38720 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alligator, MS, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85K in property damage.
Yes, Alligator (ZIP 38720) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Alligator has 13 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38720 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 30, 2009. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Alligator, MS area (ZIP 38720). 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 →