Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Duncan, MS area (ZIP 38740). These include 28 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $199K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Duncan 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.
Duncan has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Duncan has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 26, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Duncan was EF2 Tornado on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $750K in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 22, 2012 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38740 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Duncan, MS, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $199K in property damage.
Yes, Duncan (ZIP 38740) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Duncan has 18 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38740 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 21, 2013. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Duncan, MS area (ZIP 38740). 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 →