Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Drew, MS area (ZIP 38737). These include 37 hailstorms, 19 blizzards, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (37 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $199.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (42%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Drew has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Drew has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $500K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Drew was EF2 Tornado on Nov 26, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 24, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38737 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), blizzards (19 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Drew, MS, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $199.9K in property damage.
Yes, Drew (ZIP 38737) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Drew has 16 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38737 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 26, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.8M in property damage in the Drew, MS area (ZIP 38737). 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 →