ZIP code 38756, covering Elizabeth, MS, has 155 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 43 floods, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 70 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (30%) 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 $33M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (69%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Elizabeth has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 17, 2012.
Elizabeth has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 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 Elizabeth was Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2008, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 17, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 7, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38756 has experienced 155 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), floods (43 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elizabeth, MS, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.9M in property damage.
Yes, Elizabeth (ZIP 38756) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Elizabeth has 15 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38756 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 3, 2008. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.8M in property damage in the Elizabeth, MS area (ZIP 38756). 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 →