ZIP code 38759, covering Merigold, MS, has 135 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 floods, 39 hailstorms, and 24 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Merigold is floods, with 41 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 20 (49%) 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 Jun 19, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. 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 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% 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.
Merigold has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Merigold 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 Merigold 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 38759 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (41 events), hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (24 events), blizzards (21 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Merigold, MS, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Merigold (ZIP 38759) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Merigold has 24 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 $9.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38759 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 $22.9M in property damage in the Merigold, MS area (ZIP 38759). 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 →