Scott, MS (ZIP 38772) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 blizzards, 21 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (21 total). 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 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $272K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
Scott has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2018.
Scott has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Scott has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
Scott 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 Scott was EF4 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 24, 2001), causing $3.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 11, 2020 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38772 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (21 events), hailstorms (21 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scott, MS, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Scott (ZIP 38772) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2018.
Scott has 5 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 $14.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38772 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 24, 2001. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Scott, MS area (ZIP 38772). 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 →