Arcola, MS (ZIP 38722) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 16 blizzards, 16 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (16 total). 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 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 11, 2024.
Arcola has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2019.
Arcola 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.
Arcola has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 1974.
Arcola has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arcola was 2" Hail on Apr 7, 2006, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 9, 1997), causing $1.4M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38722 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (16 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arcola, MS, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Arcola (ZIP 38722) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2019.
Arcola has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38722 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 7, 2006. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Arcola, MS area (ZIP 38722). 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 →