Metcalfe, MS (ZIP 38760) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (31 total). Of these, 9 (29%) 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 $32.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. 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 $369K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% 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.
Metcalfe 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.
Metcalfe has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Metcalfe has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Metcalfe 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. Flood on Mar 9, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38760 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (16 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Metcalfe, MS, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.1M in property damage.
Yes, Metcalfe (ZIP 38760) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Metcalfe has 3 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38760 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 $37.9M in property damage in the Metcalfe, MS area (ZIP 38760). 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 →