Federal records document 90 natural disaster events in the Benoit, MS area (ZIP 38725). These include 36 hailstorms, 21 blizzards, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (52%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $18M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Benoit has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
Benoit has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
Benoit has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 11, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benoit was EF4 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 24, 2001), causing $3.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 11, 2020 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38725 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (21 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benoit, MS, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Benoit (ZIP 38725) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
Benoit 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 $18M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38725 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 24, 2001. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.4M in property damage in the Benoit, MS area (ZIP 38725). 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 →