ZIP code 38771, covering Ruleville, MS, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 19 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.8M. Across all recorded events, 6 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Ruleville is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (42%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Ruleville has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Ruleville has experienced 10 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Ruleville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2011.
Ruleville has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $500K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ruleville was 2.5" Hail on Apr 7, 2006, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 26, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38771 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (19 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ruleville, MS, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Ruleville (ZIP 38771) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Ruleville has 10 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38771 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 $12.8M in property damage in the Ruleville, MS area (ZIP 38771). 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 →