Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Gunnison, MS area (ZIP 38746). These include 27 hailstorms, 21 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (27 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $610K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% 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.
Gunnison 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Gunnison has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $792.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Gunnison 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.
Gunnison has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gunnison was Flash Flood on Jun 8, 2021, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 9, 1997), causing $1.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38746 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (21 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gunnison, MS, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $610K in property damage.
Yes, Gunnison (ZIP 38746) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Gunnison has 9 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 $792.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38746 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 8, 2021. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Gunnison, MS area (ZIP 38746). 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 →