Sunflower, MS (ZIP 38778) has experienced 86 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 19 blizzards, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $263K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2020.
There have been 19 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% 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.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Sunflower has experienced 7 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 $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2011.
Sunflower 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.
Sunflower has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 9, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sunflower was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 9, 2006, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 23, 1998), causing $1.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2008 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38778 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), blizzards (19 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sunflower, MS, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $263K in property damage.
Yes, Sunflower (ZIP 38778) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Sunflower has 7 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 $855K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38778 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 9, 2006. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Sunflower, MS area (ZIP 38778). 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 →