ZIP code 38762, covering Mound Bayou, MS, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 hailstorms, 21 blizzards, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (30% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $216.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% 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.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $3.9M 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 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Mound Bayou 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.
Mound Bayou has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mound Bayou was EF1 Tornado on Sep 25, 2011, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 9, 1997), causing $1.4M in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38762 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (21 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (12 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mound Bayou, MS, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $216.5K in property damage.
Yes, Mound Bayou (ZIP 38762) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Mound Bayou 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38762 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 25, 2011. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Mound Bayou, MS area (ZIP 38762). 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 →