ZIP code 38732, covering Cleveland, MS, has 139 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 40 floods, and 28 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 70 injuries.
With 41 recorded incidents (29% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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.
Cleveland has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
Cleveland 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 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cleveland was 2.5" Hail on Apr 7, 2006, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 25, 2011), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 26, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38732 has experienced 139 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (40 events), tornadoes (28 events), blizzards (21 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cleveland, MS, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Cleveland (ZIP 38732) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Cleveland has 28 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 $10.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38732 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 7, 2006. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.4M in property damage in the Cleveland, MS area (ZIP 38732). 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 →